An executive council refers to a group of individuals who collectively make decisions and govern a country or organization, rather than having a single president or leader.
Related terms
Confederation: A confederation is a political system where several states or territories come together under a central government but retain their individual sovereignty.
Parliamentary System: A parliamentary system is a type of government where the executive branch is led by a prime minister who is elected from within the legislative body.
Separation of Powers: Separation of powers refers to the division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches - usually the legislative, executive, and judicial - to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.