What are the strengths and weaknesses of the executive branch?

"The simplest demonstration of weakness in the Executive Branch," Bundy said, "is its subordination to Congress in matters of appropriation and taxation." ... This makes it difficult, he said, for there ever to be "sustained, coordinated and energetic" Executive action.

Answer:The simplest demonstration of weakness in the Executive Branch, is its subordination to Congress in matters of appropriation and taxation. He cited the present impasse over the tax increase as a case of Congress frustrating the Executive. Two other weakness of the Executive Branch, are "under-representation of the public interest" and lack of interconnection between parties legitimately involved.