The executive branch

executive branch

the part of government that enforces laws

Monarch

king or queen who rules a country

Prime Minister

head of the government

Cabinet

group of senior government ministers

incumbent

person currently holding a political office

vote of no confidence

vote showing that the government no longer has the support of the Parliament

resign

officially leave a position

de facto

in practice

neutrality

not supporting either side of the conflict

implementation

putting a law into action

appoint

officially choosing someone for a position

dissolution

official ending of a parliament