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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / c. Executive

[part of government which administers laws]

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Election of officials by the elected is dangerous, because factions can control it [Aristotle]
In large communities it is better if more people participate in the offices [Aristotle]
Officers should like the constitution, be capable, and have appropriate virtues and justice [Aristotle]
The executive must not be the legislature, or they may exempt themselves from laws [Locke]
I call the executive power the 'government', which is the 'prince' - a single person, or a group [Rousseau]