Modern-day government practices refer to the current methods and actions employed by governments to effectively govern their respective societies.
Related terms
Checks and balances: The system of checks and balances refers to the distribution of power among different branches of government in order to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful.
Federalism: Federalism is the division of power between a central authority (federal government) and regional or state governments.
Judicial review: Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality.