Government Actions

Definition

These are measures taken by government officials or agencies intended to achieve policy goals.

Analogy

Imagine your school administration as 'the government'. Their decisions on things like school timings, uniform policies etc., are their 'actions'. Just like how these actions affect your daily school life, government actions impact citizens' lives at local, state and national levels.

Related terms

Executive Orders: These are directives issued by Presidents of the United States that manage operations within the federal government.

Legislation: This term refers to laws which have been enacted by a legislature or other governing body.

Regulations: These are rules made and maintained by an authority (like an agency) under powers given to them by legislation.