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and other executive powers. In the construct of constitutional monarchy and responsible government, the executive councillors advice tendered is typically binding, though it is important to note that, despite appearances of the contrary, the Royal
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Executive Council post after that of the leader is Executive Councillor in charge of Finance. Today the next most powerful position is certainly the health portfolio which has a vast budget and is of central political importance. Other powerful portfolios
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and the non-political staff within each state department or agency β that is, the civil and public services. The civil service that manages and delivers government policies, programs, and services is called the Perlis Public
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of government. The political party or coalition that wins the largest number of seats in the legislature normally forms the government, and the party's leader becomes
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serve as constitutional and ceremonial head of state of Perlis. Although the Raja is technically the most powerful person in Perlis, he is in reality a figurehead whose actions are restricted by custom and
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537:"Jabatan Pertanian Negeri Perlis"
453:"Jabatan Tanah dan Galian Perlis"
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141:The state of Perlis, like all
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642:"Portal Rasmi PPANPs"
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69:Minister responsible
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1011:Sungai Adam
981:Padang Pauh
961:Kurong Anai
806:Legislative
281:Departments
231:Legislative
1124:Wikisource
1062:Kaki Bukit
784:Government
355:References
266:5 May 2013
185:See also:
1072:Mata Ayer
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889:Education
833:Perlisian
818:Judiciary
813:Geography
789:Executive
779:Elections
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170:Executive
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343:See also
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1057:Chuping
971:Ngolang
936:Chuping
914:(Mukim)
884:Economy
874:Cuisine
864:Culture
857:Society
769:History
621:"Utama"
495:"JAPIS"
153:with a
106:.perlis
99:Website
1052:Beseri
1006:Seriab
951:Kechor
946:Kayang
941:Jejawi
931:Beseri
841:Anthem
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869:Crime
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