10 Questions
Which term is commonly used to describe the part of government that enforces the law and has overall responsibility for the governance of a state?
Executive
In democratic countries, what is the scope of executive power?
Broad influence over national politics
In political systems based on the separation of powers, what is the purpose of distributing government authority between several branches?
To prevent power from being concentrated
What is the role of the legislature in a political system based on the separation of powers?
To pass laws
What can the executive be the source of in a political system?
Certainty
What is the function of the executive branch in a government?
To enforce the law and have overall responsibility for the governance of a state.
How does the scope of executive power vary in different political contexts?
It varies greatly depending on the political context and can change over time in a given country.
What is the purpose of separating government authority between several branches in a political system?
To prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a single person or group.
What are the checks imposed on each branch of the government in a political system based on the separation of powers?
Each branch is subject to checks by the other two branches.
In general, what is the role of the legislature in a political system based on the separation of powers?
To pass laws that are then enforced by the executive and interpreted by the judiciary.
Test your knowledge on the executive branch and its role in governance with this quiz. Explore the functions and scope of executive power in different political contexts.
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