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unusual facts about executive powers



Norfolk Island Act 1979

The Act formally established the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and gave the Assembly powers to pass, amend, and repeal laws, and - subject to the assent of the Administrator of Norfolk Island - executive powers.


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Calhoun Allen

The newly elected mayor, Democrat William Thomas "Bill" Hanna, a former automobile dealer, hence exerted executive powers to a "legislative" council of seven members, where a divided 4-3 vote could often prove decisive.

Consul

After Napoleon Bonaparte staged a coup against the Directory government in November 1799, the French Republic adopted a constitution which conferred executive powers upon three Consuls, elected for a period of ten years.

United Provinces of New Granada

The Royal Audiencia of Quito, whose president had executive powers, had jurisdiction over the provinces of Quito, Cuenca, Loja, Ibarra, Riobamba, Pasto, Popayán, Buenaventura and parts of the Cauca River Valley.

Westminster system

In the United Kingdom, the sovereign theoretically holds executive authority, even though the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Cabinet effectively implement executive powers.