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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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McCain chooses Palin as running mate
By MICHAEL COOPER AND ELISABETH BUMILLER Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
In choosing Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, the McCain campaign reached far outside the Beltway.
New hurricane brings opportunity and risk for Republicans
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:19:27 -0000
If the administration fumbles the response to Hurricane Gustav, the Democrats will pounce, especially given that Gustav could make landfall during the Republican National Convention. If the response meets the public's approval, Republicans can crow.
Obama takes aim at Bush and McCain with a call to change America
By ADAM NAGOURNEY AND JEFF ZELENY Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
Senator Barack Obama told tens of thousands of Democrats gathered at Invesco Field that he could repair "broken politics."
From the theater's balcony to a seat at the edge of history
By Dan Barry Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:10:37 -0000
When Doris Smith's flight to Denver was canceled, she invited two girlfriends, both in their 70s, to share the moment of Barack Obama's speech.
Text: Barack Obama's speech
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:40:46 -0000
The following is the transcript of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as recorded by CQ Transcriptions.
Bush ready to scrap Russia nuclear deal
By PETER BAKER Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
The imminent collapse of a nuclear deal between the United States and Russia represents the most tangible casualty so far of deteriorating relations with Russia.
Belize - Guatemala: Language Exchange - Project to improve working relations between the countries by better equipping government personnel to communicate directly with their counterparts. Describes objectives and activities, with message board. [English/Spanish]
Honduras-Nicaragua Situation - OAS collection of documents relating to border and security issues involving the two countries. [English/Spanish]
Political Database of the Americas (PDBA) - Guide includes constitutions, executive, legislative and judicial branches, electoral systems, political parties, local governance, democracy, security, conflict prevention and civil society. Project of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at Georgetown University and the OAS. [English, French, Portuguese, Spanish]
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive database of political information concerning all 35 independent nations of the Western Hemisphere.
Base de datos con información política de los 35 países de la hemisferia del oeste. Base de données politiques concernant les 35 pays d'Amerique Latin,
Canada et les Etats-U... ]
The European Union's relations with Central America - Describes political and economic relationships, with official documents, reports from meetings, and information on bilateral activities.
Meta Description: [ The EU's relations with Central America : Overview ]
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