Roles or jobs within the management and administration of a government. These positions can range from high-ranking officials such as ministers and governors to lower-level bureaucrats responsible for specific tasks.
Related terms
Administrative Hierarchy: The structure of authority within a government, with higher-ranking positions having more power and responsibilities than lower-ranking ones.
Patronage System: A system where individuals are appointed to governmental positions based on their loyalty or support to a particular leader or ruling party.
Public Policy: The decisions and actions taken by the government regarding issues such as laws, regulations, and programs that affect society as a whole.