In Belgium the federal executive power, as regulated by the Constitution, belongs to the ______________.

Prime Minister

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House of Representatives

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Senate

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King

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Solution

The correct option is D King
According to the Belgium constitution, The King has the executive powers to appoint judges, minister of the cabinet as well as Prime minister. The King is the chief commander of the Armed Forces which means he can declare war and sign treaties with parliamentary approval.

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