definition of government
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Definition of Government. Govern = means to rule Institutions through which a society makes and enforces public policies (laws) Those people (elected or appointed) who have authority and control over people. Two Questions in Government. Who governs ? (elected, appointed, force) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Definition of Government• Govern = means to rule• Institutions through which a society makes and
enforces public policies (laws)• Those people (elected or appointed) who have
authority and control over people
Two Questions in Government1. Who governs? (elected, appointed, force)2. To what ends? (what should government do
and not do? How much power should our government have?)
3 Linkage Institutions• Institutions or mechanisms that link or
connect the people to the government 1. Political Parties2. Interest Groups3. The Media