Government is a system that runs a country or community. It is made up of people who make decisions and set rules. Governments organize services such as schools, roads, and safety. They create laws and make sure they are followed.

Governments can be small, like a city council, or large, like a national government. For example, a town government may manage parks and local roads, while a national government handles borders and national laws. Governments have existed in many forms throughout history.