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Executive Power
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Executive power is the branch of government constitutionally vested with the authority to implement and enforce the laws of the state's laws. This function contrasts with the legislative power, which enacts laws, and the judicial power, which interprets them. The scope, structure, and limits of executive power vary significantly across different constitutional models, ranging from strong, unitary executives to collegial bodies integrated closely with the legislature. Histori…
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John Locke
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| Governance Form | Arbitrary (though ideally limited) | Constitutional/Representative |
The legislative power, established by the consent of the governed, is supreme but not absolute. Locke stipulated that legislative acts must conform to the Law of Nature and aim at the public good. Furthermore, the legislative authority must never be exercised arbitrarily, such as by decreeing death without [due process](/entries/due-pro… -
Spanish Governance
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The Legislative Branch: The Cortes Generales
The legislative power is vested in the Cortes Generales, a bicameral body consisting of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.
Congress of Deputies