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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@USW9511 What would happen if no agreement is made in substantial time? Would the government do something? Would Serco fire the workers?
frakkin (Christina) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:50 -0000
@USW9511 What would happen if no agreement is made in substantial time? Would the government do something? Would Serco fire the workers?
A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever."-John Adams #HCR #tcot
thebighoot (John modisett) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:43 -0000
A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever."-John Adams #HCR #tcot
RT @NJDemocrat: Government health care rescues protesters at anti-government health care rally. http://ow.ly/zYh8 #hcr #p2
johnleesandiego (John Lee) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:32 -0000
RT @NJDemocrat: Government health care rescues protesters at anti-government health care rally. http://ow.ly/zYh8 #hcr #p2
Britain rules out climate treaty at summit - ---Quote--- British Government officials believe there is no hope of ... http://ow.ly/15ZYuR
tylerjohnson22 (Tyler) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:24 -0000
Britain rules out climate treaty at summit - ---Quote--- British Government officials believe there is no hope of ... http://ow.ly/15ZYuR
The new Congressmen say they're going to turn the government around. I hope I don't get run over again.
webgeekcom (web-geek.com) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:21 -0000
The new Congressmen say they're going to turn the government around. I hope I don't get run over again.
Oxymorons - Efficient Government - humble politician
MaxBateman (MaxBateman) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:14 -0000
Oxymorons - Efficient Government - humble politician

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