government

noun:the group of people who hold political authority and make decisions for a nation or community
- The new government announced its plans for tax reform during the press conference.
noun:the overall system or structure of political organization and rule within a country or region
- Many scholars study how different forms of government affect economic development.
noun:a particular administration or tenure of political leadership, often identified by the leader's name
- During the Johnson government, major civil rights legislation was passed.