Government Structure

Definition

Government structure refers to the organization, institutions, and systems through which a government operates. It includes elements such as the division of powers, roles of different branches, bureaucratic processes, and methods of governance.

Related terms

Centralized Authority: This term describes a form of government where power is concentrated at the top with one central authority figure or institution.

Bureaucracy: It refers to the administrative organization and officials that handle various tasks within a government system.

Checks and Balances: These are mechanisms built into a government system to prevent any one branch or individual from gaining too much power by providing oversight and accountability.