Noun

Singular government

Plural countable and uncountable; plural governments

government (countable and uncountable; plural governments)

  1. The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws for a country, land area, people, or organization.
  2. A group of people who hold a monopoly on the legitimate use of force in a given territory.
  3. The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
  4. (uncountable) The management or control of a system.
  5. The tenure of a chief of state.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Thu Nov 12 21:05:17 2009

A government is the body within a community, political entity or organization which has the authority to make and enforce rules, laws and regulations..

Typically, the term "government" refers to a civil government or sovereign state which can be either local, national, or international. However, commercial, academic, religious, or other formal organizations are also governed by internal bodies. Such bodies may be called boards of directors, managers, or governors or they may be known as the administration (as in schools) or councils of elders (as in churches). The size of governments can vary by region or purpose.

Growth of an organization advances the complexity of its government, therefore small towns or small-to-medium privately-operated enterprises will have fewer officials than typically larger organizations such as multinational corporations which tend to have multiple interlocking, hierarchical layers of administration and governance. As complexity increases and the nature of governance becomes more complicated, so does the need for formal policies and procedures.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Tue Nov 3 02:41:49 2009

What is a government investment agency? How is it different from a sovereign wealth fund?
Q. What is a government investment agency? How is it different from a sovereign wealth fund? My professor requires me to answer what the role of sovereign wealth funds are in the development of the United Arab Emirates financial market. She also asks what the role of government investment agencies are in the development of the UAE. Aren't SWF's government run? My research (google) can't even define a government investment agency, or maybe lack of sleep is getting to me... Any answers will help! Thanks
Asked by bobby2 - Fri Nov 13 02:05:42 2009 - - -1 Answers - 0 Comments
Why should the Federal government have the ability to preside over issues like abortion and same-sex rights?
Q. Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, The Death Penalty, Education, etc. should all be in the hands of the states! Why should the government be able to make decisions on these issues, point on point. Who's saying our Federal Government has the best judgment? Let the people decide on these issues in their respect states, and create state competition. Why do we tolerate the government in our lives, in social issues such as these? Does not the tenth amendment state that all rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong exclusively to the states or the people?
Asked by Viktor-Ron Paul 2008!! - Thu Nov 1 22:30:03 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think its horrible that our federal Govt trys to stick its hands in everything. To askers added comment Yes it does. That is one reason I Love Ron Paul. He does not vote for anything not expressly mentioned in the Constition, because as a legislator on the Federal level it is not his place to. WoW. Dr. No . I love it that one man actually Abides by the Constition. For over 20 yrs too. His voting record is easily researched. I love that although he personally does not think same sex marriage is ok, he voted No on A Federal Same Sex Marriage Ban because its not the federal govts job to define that. Thats integrity. i i- Democrats are just as responsible as Republicans for the Mess that our government has become. They both… [cont.]
Answered by jneg7 - Thu Nov 1 22:32:56 2007

What government policies affect the world food supply?
Q. Also if you can help, can you please tell me. How have these policies affected the economy, society and enviroment in terms of food supply? And to what extent have people been affected by these government policies? Any help would be great thanks P.S What other policy options are available?
Asked by dexytheninja - Thu Sep 11 19:40:55 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is by no means comprehensive. Ethanol is a good example of the government subsidizing a very bad idea with has caused a spike in corn prices which affest the consumer. Usually the government interferes indirectly by allowing subsities or enacting, tightening or easing tariff which will favor a certain foods production over another. The government could adopt a true free market system and let the market find it own equilibrium which would be best for everyone.
Answered by leavin#1 - Thu Sep 11 19:49:58 2008

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  • [Administration] covers the surface of society with a network of small complicated rules, minute and uniform, through which the most original minds and the most energetic characters cannot penetrate, to rise above the crowd. The will of man is not shattered, but softened, bent, guided; men are seldom restrained from acting, such a power does not destroy, but it prevents existence; it does not tyrannize, but it compresses, extinguishes, and stupefies a people, till each nation is reduced to be nothing better than a flock of timid and industrious animals, of which government is the shepherd.
  • A state, is called the coldest of all cold monsters. Coldly lieth it also; and this lie creepeth from its mouth: “I, the state, am the people. It is a lie! Creators were they who created peoples, and hung a faith and a love over them: thus they served life.Destroyers, are they who lay snares for many, and call it the state: they hang a sword and a hundred cravings over them.
  • Government, in the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.