What is the highest body of the executive power called?
¿Cómo se llama el máximo órgano del poder ejecutivo?
- ALas Cortes GeneralesThe Cortes Generales
- BEl GobiernoThe Government
- CLas Fuerzas ArmadasThe Fuerzas Armadas
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✓ El Gobierno
The Government is the highest body of the executive power. It is made up of the Prime Minister, the vice-presidents and the ministers, and it meets in the Consejo de Ministros (the cabinet meeting). It directs policy, the Administration and defence. The Cortes (the Spanish parliament) are the legislative power, and the Fuerzas Armadas (armed forces) are an institution of the State that obeys the Government. Remember: executive equals Government.
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