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.
Palin sounds a call to battle Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin introduced herself to a curious country last night as the Republican candidate for vice president, saying she is a "hockey mom" and political outsider with more executive experience than the Democratic presidential nominee. Philadelphia law firm calls off merger Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 A planned merger between Wolf Block of Philadelphia and a sprawling Florida law firm has been called off, derailed by a struggling economy and stagnant revenue that raised the risk to unacceptable levels, participants in the negotiations said. Hanna threatens to drench Philadelphia region Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 New Jersey's beaches, which have benefited from a decade of relative weather tranquillity, may be in for a rough weekend. Rep. Rob Andrews might run after all Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Once again, U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews seems to have had a change of heart.
The Camden County Democrat, after saying for months that he would not seek reelection, is expected to announce today that he will run again for the House seat he has held for 18 years, most likely replacing his wife on the ballot. Tonight is all McCain's Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Republican National Convention first belonged to Gustav and then to Sarah.
Now, it's up to John McCain to make it his own. U.S. plans $1 billion to aid Georgia Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000 WASHINGTON - The Bush administration announced a $1 billion aid package to Georgia yesterday, making the former Soviet republic one of the highest per capita recipients of U.S. economic assistance.
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Port Authority union takes more time considering contract proposal Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:29:50 -0400 The Port Authority union representing 2,200 drivers and mechanics will take another week before deciding whether to agree to contract terms offered by a state mediator.
Pittsburgh zoning board mulls video billboard Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:30:19 -0400 A video billboard at the end of Grant Street could tell visitors about an upcoming opera or display a Pirates game in progress, but only if Pittsburgh zoning officials agree to waive the zoning rules, advertising executives told city zoning officials today.
Pitt creating biodegradable surgical devices Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:42:57 -0400 The University of Pittsburgh announced today that it is part of a group of universities working on an $18.5 million federal project to create implantable surgical devices that dissolve in the patient's body when they are no longer needed.
Lawmaker: Assess people for state police services Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:44 -0400 Every household resident in townships with more than 10,000 people should be assessed $100 annually if the townships are using state police services rather than a local police department, a state lawmaker said today.
Districts lose court challenge to accepting Duquesne students Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:20:55 -0400 A state appeals court dismissed a lawsuit today filed by three school districts that challenged the law that placed former Duquesne High School students in surrounding schools.
Hill District man Tased, officer injured in chase Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:55:55 -0400 Pittsburgh police tased and arrested a Hill District man this morning after he crashed his sports utility vehicle into a police cruiser, injuring an officer inside, police spokeswoman Diane Richard said.
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Man tries to take loaded gun to hearing Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:29:00 -0400 A 22-year-old man was arrested outside a district judge';s office Tuesday after police say he tried to take a loaded gun to his hearing before Judge Jonathan Grine. PSU professor dies after collapsing during class Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:29:00 -0400 A Penn State professor known for not letting his mechanical and nuclear engineering students fall through the cracks died after collapsing in class Wednesday. Police seize items from apartment Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400 News reports about police converging on an apartment shared by Penn State football players turned out to be based on a pretty routine incident police breaking up a loud party.
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