Which of the following is not a branch of state power in Germany?

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Why is this answer correct?

Under Art. 20(2) GG state authority is exercised through the legislature, the executive and the judiciary; there is no "directive" as a fourth branch. The legislature (a) passes laws, the judiciary (b) administers justice, and the executive (c) implements the laws.

Three branches: legislative, executive, judicial – no "directive".

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