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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.
government
'die Regierung' and 'die Legislative' are both important parts of a state. 'die Regierung' carries out policy and manages the administration. 'die Legislative' makes the laws; in democracies, this is normally parliament. The words can be confused because both have to do with politics and state power. The task is what matters: the government governs and implements policy, while the legislature passes laws.
Die Legislative entscheidet, ob der neue Gesetzentwurf angenommen wird.
The legislature decides whether the new bill will be adopted.
Nach der Wahl bildet die stärkste Partei die neue Regierung.
After the election, the strongest party forms the new government.