The word 'government' is derived from the ***** word 'gubernare' which means 'to govern' or 'to manage'. It refers to the body that exercises ruling authority which controls the people of a state.Thus,the government refers to the political system or an organization through which, the will of the state is created, expressed and implemented.
The three main organs of the government are the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive.
The government affects our daily life in the following ways:
(i) It takes action on social issues like ***, unemployment, discrimination etc and also takes care of the underprivileged sections of society.
(ii) It maintains armed forces and protects the boundaries of state.It also maintains friendly relations with other countries.
(iii) It takes decision on providing basic infrastructure facilities including postal systems,roads etc.
(iv) It builds schools, health centres,hospitals and dispensaries.It organises free medical check-ups to the needy and poor people.
(v) It makes law for the benefits of the people and implements them.It looks after the law and order within the country and provides for the protection of the people.
