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Governments in History
Definition
What's a government?
A government is a system or group of people governing an organized community,
often a state. It is responsible for making and enforcing laws,
managing public policies, and providing services to its citizens.
Governments can take various forms, including democracies, monarchies,
authoritarian regimes, and republics.
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Forms of Governments
Key Functions
Key functions of a government typically include:
Legislation:
Creating laws and regulations.
Administration:
Implementing and enforcing laws and policies.
Judiciary:
Interpreting laws and resolving disputes.
Public Services:
Providing essential services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Security:
Maintaining order and protecting citizens from internal and external threats.
Echelons
Governments can operate at various levels, including local, regional, national, and international.
Is this List Exhaustive?
How many governments in total has humankind experienced?
It's reasonable to estimate that there have been tens of thousands
of distinct governments or political entities over the last 5,000 to 6,000 years,
particularly when considering, as mentioned above, the local, regional, and national levels
throughout different cultures and eras.
So... no. This list is not exhaustive. It's humble, at best.
The Governments in History archive is indexed
1) A-Z by name of
the government
and
2) A-Z by territory
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