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Definition of Government

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)

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Definition of Government

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  1. 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

  2. Two Questions in Government • Who governs? (elected, appointed, force) • To what ends? (what should government do and not do? How much power should our government have?)

  3. 3 Linkage Institutions • Institutions or mechanisms that link or connect the people to the government • Political Parties • Interest Groups • The Media

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