State Government
/ˈsteɪt ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The political organization and administrative apparatus governing a specific state within a federal system, exercising authority over state-level matters.
The state government enacted new environmental regulations affecting local businesses.
- (n.) The institutions and bodies through which the powers of a state as a sovereign entity are exercised, typically including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the state level.
The state government consists of a governor, legislature, and courts.
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- state government
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'state government' refers specifically to the governance structures at the subnational level within a federal system; distinctions among branches are often relevant in legal analysis.
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