Executive power
1 min · 5 practice questions
Executive power is the power to put laws into practice once they exist. The Executive includes the Prime Minister.
What Our Common Bond says
- Executive power is the power to put laws into practice.
- The Executive includes the Prime Minister.
Common mistakes
- Confusing executive power (putting laws into practice) with legislative power (making laws) or judicial power (interpreting laws).
- Thinking the Prime Minister is separate from the Executive — the Prime Minister is part of it.
Test yourself
One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 3, page 28 (official booklet ↗).
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