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    1. Define the goals of State action and determine the resources required to achieve them;
    2. Plan and co-ordinate government policies and ensure their implementation; and
    3. Represent the Kingdom at home and abroad.
  1. The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall promote an efficient civil administration based on the democratic values and principles enshrined in this Constitution.
  2. The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall be collectively responsible to the Druk Gyalpo and to Parliament.
  3. The Executive shall not issue any executive order, circular, rule or notification which is inconsistent with or shall have the effect of modifying, varying or superseding any provision of a law made by Parliament or a law in force.

Article 21
The Judiciary

  1. The Judiciary shall safeguard, uphold, and administer Justice fairly and independently without fear, favour, or undue delay in accordance with the Rule of Law to inspire trust and confidence and to enhance access to Justice.
  2. The judicial authority of Bhutan shall be vested in the Royal Courts of Justice comprising the Supreme Court, the High Court, the Dzongkhag Court, the Dungkhag Court and such other Courts and Tribunals as may be established from time to time by the Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission.
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