is a specific kind of: polity.

is a broader term that covers: authoritarian regime, authoritarian state | bureaucracy | ancien regime | court, royal court | Downing Street | empire | federal government | government-in-exile | local government | military government, stratocracy | palace | papacy, pontificate | pupet regime, puppet government, puppet state | state | state government | totalitarian state, totalitation regime ... show more.

has as a part: administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization | judicatory, judicature, judicial system, judiciary.

has as a member: government department | general assembly, law-makers, legislative assembly, legislative body, legislature | executive | bench, judiciary | division | government officials, officialdom.

domain category: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity.

derivation: govern, rule.