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History & Social Studies · Grades 1–2

Government

noun

The system or group of people that rules and makes decisions for a country or community.

Example Sentences

"The government passes laws to keep people safe."

"Local government takes care of roads, schools, and parks."

Synonyms & Related Terms

administrationauthority

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember government, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.