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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Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands - Responsible for conducting all sales of tax delinquent real property in Arkansas.
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration: Revenue Division - Provides information and assistance for state residents in complying with tax, child support, and licensing laws.
Arkansas Department of Human Services - Provides information about agency functions, programs, and services for state residents.
Arkansas Department of Information Systems - State agency details support services for backbone, LAN, WAN, telephone, internet, and email.
Arkansas Department of Labor - Provides information about agency functions, services, and programs.
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism - Official guide to the parks and recreational opportunities available to Arkansans throughout the state.
Meta Description: [ Affordable family vacations, romantic getaways and business meetings are a natural in Arkansas. Find discount vacation package deals, book a room online, enjoy fun family attractions and activities: hunting and fishing, hiking and camping, exploring a real diamond mine, civil war history and cave... ]
Arkansas Exposed - To inform Arkansas citizens of illegal practices in State Government and the failure to enforce some Arkansas laws.
Arkansas Forestry Commission - Provides information about agency functions, services, and programs.
Arkansas General Assembly - Guide to the legislators, bills, committees and current events in the legislative branch. Profiles and contact points for senators and representatives provided.
Arkansas Geographic Information Systems - Guide to state GIS offices, organizations, resources, and activities.
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department - Provides information on highways, updates on road conditions, and maps of construction projects throughout the state.
Arkansas Judiciary System - Directory of the court systems, resources and decisions of the judicial branch.
Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement - Provides information and FAQs to help residents understand, comply with, and benefit from state services.
Arkansas Office of the Governor - Provides information about the current administration and proposals, as well as news and links to executive agencies.
Arkansas Office of the Lt. Governor - Provides information about administrative activities and proposals as well as biographical information about the incumbent.
Meta Description: [ Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Win Rockefeller ]
Arkansas Secretary of State - Provides information about state elections, holidays, agency functions and services, and the current Secretary.
Meta Description: [ The Official Arkansas Secretary of State Website ]
Arkansas State Bank Department - Charged with regulating the safety and soundness of state financial institutions. Includes laws, links to financial institutions, and reports.
Meta Description: [ Arkansas State Bank Department webpage, including rules & regs, state/federal banking laws, links to financial institutions, employment info, Reports of the Bank Commissioner, etc. ]
Arkansas State Treasury - Offers information about agency functions, services, and programs.
Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission - Offers information about rules, procedures, and practices as well as claim assistance.
ARTax - Provides a single source where citizens and businesses may file tax reports and pay taxes due.
Association of Arkansas Counties - Features the AAC and their work to improve county government in all counties.
Meta Description: [ The AAC works to improve county government in all Arkansas counties through risk management, health benefits and compensation programs; legislative representation, education and training; and provides county information & how to contact elected officials. ]
Auditor of State - Serves as the general accountant of Arkansas and keeps financial records of various offices and agencies.
Office of Information Technology - Office of the Arkansas CIO and IT Enterprise Planning provides news and information on services.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Tribute to the memory of those who died in Vietnam listing their name, rank, and home town.
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