What is a government and it's types?
A government is the system or group of people that manages a country or state. It's the entity responsible for creating and enforcing laws, maintaining order, providing public services, and ensuring the nation's well-being. Structure of governments Most governments consist of three branches: Legislature: Makes laws (e.g., congress, parliament) Executive: Enforces laws and manages day-to-day operations (e.g., president, prime minister) Judiciary: Interprets laws and settles disputes (e.g., courts) Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, through various forms of legitimacy, including: Constitution : A document outlining the government's structure, powers, and limitations. Elections : A process where citizens choose their representatives. Types of governments Democracy : Power rests with the people, who directly or indirectly elect representatives to make decisions. Direct democracy: Citizens directly vote on laws and policies (e.g., ancient Athens) Representative d…
