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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Bill Janklow: Love him or hate him - Feature from Minnesota Public Radio on a man who has loomed large in South Dakota politics for three decades. Includes timeline, photos, and audio files.
Meta Description: [ Bill Janklow faces manslaughter charges as a result of a fatal traffic accident. Many in South Dakota wonder what's next for the man who's dominated South Dakota politics for more than three decades. He's been attorney general, governor and now the state's sole U.S. Representative. To some he's a... ]
Bureau of Administration - Features info on the following offices/programs: fleet and travel management, purchasing and printing, hearing examiners, central duplicating, federal surplus property, central supply, property/records management, state engineer and lease/risk and energy management.
Bureau of Finance and Management - Includes mission/objective, organization information and vendor self-service feature.
Bureau of Information and Telecommunications - Features division information, strategic planning, connecting to schools, news, standards, job opportunities, billing rates, tips and hints, FAQs and help desk.
Meta Description: [ Bureau of Information and Telecommunications web site for the State of South Dakota ]
Bureau of Personnel - Includes information about jobs, training, benefits, resources and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Information about the Bureau of Personnel including jobs, training, benefits, classification and pay, health and lifestyle, latest news, SEA, contact information, Q & A's ]
Department of Agriculture - Charged with providing agricultural support services, providing for financial development of agriculture, and conservation of resources.
Meta Description: [ The Department of Agriculture is responsible for the promotion and enhancement of South Dakota Agriculture, and for the implementation of a variety of state laws relating to agriculture. ]
Department of Commerce and Regulation - Responsible for the safety and well-being of consumers and the general public through regulation and inspection of industry, law enforcement, defending civil rights, and regulating motor vehicles.
Department of Corrections - To provide the necessary custody, care and supervision of juvenile and adult offenders, for the protection of the citizens of South Dakota.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Department of Corrections ]
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Department of Education and Cultural Affairs - DECA's mission is to advocate for education, facilitate the delivery of statewide educational and cultural services, and promote efficient, appropriate, and quality educational opportunities for all persons residing in South Dakota.
Meta Description: [ Official Website for the South Dakota Department of Education. ]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - To provide environmental and natural resources assessment, financial assistance, and regulation to protect public health, natural resources and the environment, and economic development.
Meta Description: [ Department of Environment and Natural Resources home page ]
Department of Game, Fish and Parks - To perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance South Dakota's wildlife resources, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state, and its visitors.
Meta Description: [ Official homepage of South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ]
Department of Health - Working to prevent disease and promote health, ensure access to needed, high-quality health care, and efficiently manage public health resources.
Department of Human Services - Features information about the Human Services Center, Council on Developmental Disabilities, mental health, services to the blind and visually impaired, alcohol and drug abuse, and rehabilitation services.
Meta Description: [ This page describes Human Services that are offered in South Dakota ]
Department of Labor - Includes information about employment services, job training, worker's compensation, wage and hour laws and labor market information.
Department of Revenue - Handles all questions of taxation and government revenue in the State of South Dakota.
Department of Social Services - Provides support for South Dakotans experiencing financial difficulty, physical or mental illness, domestic abuse, and other social problems.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Department of Social Services. Strong families are South Dakotas foundation and our future. Keeping families strong, safe, and together is a goal that the Department of Social Services strives to achieve. ]
Department of Tourism - Promotes South Dakota as a destination for tourism.
Meta Description: [ The official web site of the South Dakota Office of Tourism provides in-depth travel information for the Mount Rushmore state, including a calendar of events, comprehensive visitor services directory and tons of helpful vacation planning resources. ]
Department of Transportation - Oversees highways, aeronautics, railroads, and other transportation.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Department of Transportation ]
Federal Jobs in South Dakota - Free e-mail reports based on jobseekers profile of federal job openings. Breakdown of federal openings by agency, state, region and occupation. Additional services available for fee.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota government job - Search 30,000 federal government job openings in South Dakota and around the world in every field. ]
Governor's Office of Economic Development - A regional look at the state, business and industry information, profiles, what's in the news, FAQs and student's section.
Meta Description: [ The official web site of the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development provides information on agency programs, incentives, state and county profiles, labor, buildings and parks. ]
Legislative Research Council - Features general information and member rosters, codified laws, administrative rules and interim information.
Lt. Governor of South Dakota - Official office contact information.
Meta Description: [ State of South Dakota's Lieutenant Governor Web Site featuring Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard. ]
Office of Procurement Management - Includes vendor manual, bidder registration, list of buyers, agency info and FAQs, contracts and challenges, computer specs and standards, educational software, and 1122 law enforcement data.
Office of School and Public Lands - Features information about its history and staff, surface and mineral management, press releases, statistics, investments, FAQs and contact information.
Office of the Attorney General - Read all about the office, news and issues, official opinions, consumer protection issues, criminal investigation and publications.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Attorney General's Home Page ]
Office of the Governor - Information about the Governor of South Dakota, along with speeches, press releases, and other public information related to the office
Office of the State Auditor - Mission/objective, employee directory, and tasks of the auditor's office.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota State Auditor Website Home Page ]
Office of the State Treasurer - Includes statement of purpose, unclaimed property listings, investment council and board of finance, and links to other state treasurers.
Office of Tribal Government Relations - Features mission statement, commissioner's biography, FAQs, tourism information, and information and links to the nine tribes.
Public Utilities Commission - Features the names of the commissioners, news releases, tax reporting and consumer reports, related links and contact information.
Rapid City Journal - Legislature 2003 - Coverage of the current state legislative session. News, opinion, columns, legislator profiles, current bills, and schedule.
Senator Tim Johnson - Democratic U. S. Senator. Biography, press releases, intern information, economic development, issues and constituent service.
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South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles - Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information.
South Dakota Department of Corrections - Information about state facilities and community programs, as well as updates on prison escapees.
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks - Regulations, applications, drawing odds, recipes, and additional information.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks
is to perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance South Dakota's wildlife
resources, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities for the use, benefit,
and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors, and to give the
... ]
South Dakota Division of Child Support - Provides information about programs, guidelines, procedures, and available services.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Department of Social Services. Strong families are South Dakotas foundation and our future. Keeping families strong, safe, and together is a goal that the Department of Social Services strives to achieve. ]
South Dakota Housing Development Authority - Affordable Housing for South Dakota.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Housing Development Authority. Building a Better Quality of Life. Homeownership opportunities, affordable rental housing, programs for preservation and housing solutions for South Dakotans. ]
South Dakota Lottery - Features winning numbers, locations of lottery offices, FAQs and a wide variety of information.
South Dakota Retirement System - Includes information on retirement income, supplemental plans, benefit calculator, historical highlights, outlook newsletter, and contact information.
South Dakota Secretary of State - Information on elections, voting, absentee ballots and election returns.
South Dakota State Historical Society - Programs include archeology, preservation, museums, research and publications, and state archives.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the South Dakota State Historical Society, Pierre, S.D. An office within the Department of Tourism and Economic Development, the Society manages five programs-- archaeology, archives, historic preservation, museum, and research and publishing. ]
Unified Judicial System - Features an overview of the court system, its history, court procedures, activities, calendar, and glossary of legal terms.
Meta Description: [ South Dakota Unified Judicial System ]
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Vital Records Information for South Dakota - Information about where to obtain copies of vital records (birth or death certificate, marriage license, divorce decree) in South Dakota, including addresses for vital records offices (county clerks, registrars) in every county.
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 South Dakota. ]
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