GCEGovernmentBasic Concepts of Government2020

Which of the following best defines government as an institution?

AThe process by which public policies are formulated and implemented
BThe machinery through which the state exercises authority and controlCORRECT
CThe body of rules and regulations guiding citizens' conduct
DThe aggregate of individuals who participate in electoral processes
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Government as an institution refers to the established organs or machinery — the legislature, executive, and judiciary — through which the state exercises authority and control over its people. Option A describes government as a process, while C describes law, and D describes the electorate.
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