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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MyFlorida.com - Government - Portal maintained by the State of Florida with links to legislative bodies, courts, municipalities, colleges and universities, and administrative agencies, councils, and districts. Site map, keyword search, 411 directory, tax forms, employment, census information and statistics.
411 Direct - Directory for state agency and staff member telephone numbers.
Civic Ed - Overview of the lawmaking process and workings of state government.
Department of Juvenile Justice - Community programs, facilities and delinquency intervention information.
Meta Description: [ Protect the Public by Reducing Juvenile Crime and Delinquency in Florida ]
Florida Association of Counties - Includes association information, listings of affiliate organizations and links to professional services.
Florida Department of Education - Information about the functions and services offered by this agency.
Meta Description: [ Education Home Page ]
Florida Division of Fisheries - Information on freshwater fishing in Florida, including how, and where to catch Florida largemouth bass.
Meta Description: [ All you need to know about freshwater fishing in Florida: rules, licenses, tips, forecasts, biology, pond management and fisheries management updates. ]
Florida Inland Navigation District - A special tax district of the State of Florida. Local sponsor of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, a State/Federal navigation project.
Government Accountability Report - Monitors activities of the Florida state government.
Meta Description: [ Free access to the Florida Legislature's monitoring service. Timely information about the performance of state government. ]
Government Information Locator - Maintained by the Division of Library and Information Services.
Jackson County Emergency Management Administration - Concerned with disaster relief and public education, in the event of terrorism, floods, hazardous spills, natural disasters. Includes how to prepare for such emergencies, online newsletter and training information.
Meta Description: [ The Jackson County Emergency Management Administrations function is to respond to incidences when they occur, prepare for future threats that may develop, direct recovery programs to save life and property and reduce local threats through mitigation programs. ]
Justice Administrative Commission - Administratively serving the state attorneys, public defenders, capitol collateral regional counsels and statewide guardian ad litem program.
Meta Description: [ Justice Administrative Commission administratively serving the State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Capitol Collateral Regional Counsels and Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program. State of Florida ]
Marketing Florida Agriculture - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development
Meta Description: [ Division of Marketing and Development promotes FRESH FROM FLORIDA products. Info for consumers and agri-business. Division is part of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. FRESH FROM FLORIDA is the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign or FAPC. ]
MyFloridaCounty.com - Official site for local government services and information. Pay child support, order property records, civil court documents and related information.
Meta Description: [ Source for Florida county information and services ]
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Unclaimed Property - Florida's treasure hunt contains more than $500 million in unclaimed assets.
Vital Records Information - Address of state registrar and links to county vital statistics offices.
Meta Description: [ How to obtain copies of vital records such as a birth certificate, birth record, death record, marriage license, marriage record, divorce decree, probate record or naturalization record in the State of Florida. ]
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