Governance
Definition
Governance refers to the process of decision-making and the system by which decisions are implemented in a society or an organization.
Analogy
Think of governance like the operating system on your computer. It's not always visible, but it's crucial for running all programs smoothly and efficiently.
Related terms
Public Policy: This is the course of action or inaction taken by governmental entities with regard to a particular issue or set of issues.
Political System: The set of formal legal institutions that constitute a government or a state. This includes institutions such as legislature, executive, judicial branches, constitution and other legal codes.
Bureaucracy: A system of administration characterized by its size, complexity, and impersonality. It involves rules and procedures that guide the operation of government programs.
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What type governance does Canada function under whereby each province has powers that cannot be interfered with by the national government?
What form of governance is characterized by a central authority that has power over smaller regional bodies?
Which form of governance is characterized by the absence of state and non- recognition by international society?
Which historical event best exemplifies a shift from a unitary to federal system of governance?
Which form of governance is characterized by a single leader holding ultimate executive, legislative and judicial authority?
Which type of governance relies on monarchs who pass their right to rule to their offspring?
What type of governance does the United States practice, where powers are divided between a national government and individual states?
What form of governance involves a single leader with absolute power and typically comes to power through force?
Which type of governance typically involves a voluntary agreement between states for defense or trade cooperation?
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