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The legislative branch in a state, responsible for passing laws. In democratic systems, this is typically the parliament.
Die Legislative, die Exekutive und die Judikative bilden die drei Säulen der Gewaltenteilung.
The legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judiciary form the three pillars of the separation of powers.
'Die Legislative' (the legislature / legislative branch) is a technical term from politics and law. In everyday language, people usually speak instead of the 'Parlament' (parliament) or the 'Abgeordneten' (representatives).
In der Politikwissenschaft analysiert man die Rolle der Legislative.
In political science, the role of the legislature is analyzed.
The word is almost always mentioned in connection with the other two branches of government. The fixed phrase is: 'Legislative, Exekutive und Judikative' (legislative branch, executive branch, and judiciary).
Die Gewaltenteilung in Legislative, Exekutive und Judikative ist ein Grundprinzip der Demokratie.
The separation of powers into the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judiciary is a fundamental principle of democracy.
The word belongs to the word family around 'legal' and 'Gesetz' (law). The related adjective is 'legislativ' (legislative). This connection helps you understand the meaning 'gesetzgebend' (law-making / legislative).
Die legislative Periode dauert in Deutschland vier Jahre.
The legislative period in Germany lasts four years.
parliament
“Parlament” refers to the specific assembly of elected representatives. “Legislative,” by contrast, means the legislative power as a function of the state; in a democracy, this function is typically carried out by parliament. When referring to the institution, “Parlament” fits; when discussing the division of state powers, “Legislative” is the appropriate term.
In diesem Staat ist die Legislative für die Verabschiedung des Gesetzes zuständig.
In this country, the legislature is responsible for passing the law.
Das Parlament berät heute über das neue Gesetz.
Parliament is debating the new law today.
