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In social studies, we learned about government.
What does Government mean?
Government is the system that makes and manages public rules.
Dictionary definition
The system or group of people that makes, carries out, and enforces public rules for a community, region, or country.
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Government in a sentence
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A local government can make rules for parks and roads.
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Government systems help organize decisions for a community, province, state, or country.
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What does government mean?
Government is the public system that helps make and carry out rules.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses government correctly?
A government can make rules for a community or country.
Practice 3
Which word is most related to government?
Government is closely connected to laws, rules, and public decisions.
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WordGovernment.
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MeaningGovernment is the system that makes and manages public rules.
ExampleExample: In social studies, we learned about government.
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- guv · ern · munt
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- munt
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Synonyms
Words like Government
administrationThe people or offices that manage public work.
stateA political system or organized public authority.
public authorityAn official group with power to make or enforce rules.
Antonyms
Opposite words
chaosComplete disorder or lack of organization.
disorderA lack of rules, order, or control.
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Word family
Government word family
Base word
government
verb
govern
To lead, manage, or make rules.
adjective
governmental
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Government is the system that makes and manages public rules.
Common mix-up
Government is not the same as chaos. Government means government is the system that makes and manages public rules.
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A local government can make rules for parks and roads." Why does government fit better than chaos?
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