Executive

The part of government responsible for developing policy and putting laws and decisions into practice.

The part of the state that develops policy and puts laws and decisions into effect. In the UK, it is led by the Prime Minister and ministers.

The executive develops policy and puts decisions into effect: this is the government. The legislature makes laws: this is Parliament. The judiciary interprets and applies the law: these are the judges and courts.

The part of government made up of ministers who direct policy and oversee its implementation through government departments.

Distinguish government from Parliament: the executive runs the country and implements policies; the legislature makes laws and scrutinises government.

Distinguish a legislature, which makes laws, from a government or executive, which develops policy and administers services.

The branch of government responsible for running the country, developing policies and putting laws and decisions into effect.

The part of government that develops policy, runs public administration and puts laws and policies into effect.

The executive develops policy and puts laws and policies into action. It includes the Prime Minister and government ministers, supported by civil servants and advisers. For example, ministers develop plans for education or health, while government departments carry out the resulting policies.

The branch of the state that develops and carries out policy, led in the UK by the Prime Minister and government ministers.

The part of government responsible for developing and implementing policy and administering public services.

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