Executive is defined as someone or something with administrative or managerial authority. An example of executive is the CEO of a company. A person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization. The chief officer of a government, state, or political division.
If this is a multiple choice, I would say someone who is in charge of the country or someone who manages affairs.
I know its a little late but the answer is commune, even though family is a good answer. Im taking the test now on World History too :)
they believed that this act and other assimilation practices were an alternative to the extinction of Indian people.