国务院是国家的执行机构。

Guówùyuàn shì guójiā de zhíxíng jīgòu.

The State Council is the country's executive body.

国务院有权制定法律法规。

Guówùyuàn yǒuquán zhìdìng fǎlǜ fǎguī.

The State Council has the authority to formulate laws and regulations.