The arm of the government that executes laws is known as the ___________.

Legislature

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Executive

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Judiciary

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Executive
The executive branch of the government enforce or carry out the laws made by the legislature. In India the President, Prime Minister, council of Ministers at Union level and the Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers at State level along with bureaucracy performs the function of the executive. They take important decision of the government and implement them.

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