Question

What is meant by government

Answer 1

the political direction and control exercised over the actions of themembers, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, andstates; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; politicaladministration

Answer 2

A group of people that governs a community or unit. It sets and administers public policy and exercises executive, political and sovereign power through customs, institutions, and laws within a state. 

famous quote for govt:
Government of the people, by the people, for the people.