John Kennedy

I like policy. It's why I decided to enter government. The other thing I like about government - you have good days, you have bad days, but you never have a boring day, and that's important to me.

American Lawyer

Bill Gates

There are websites that any government wants to block. The truth about the Internet is that it's extremely hard to block anything - extremely hard. You'll never get perfect blocking.

American Businessman

Milton Friedman

The most important ways in which I think the Internet will affect the big issue is that it will make it more difficult for government to collect taxes.

American Economist

Ronald Reagan

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.

American President

Alice Walker

Artists have a responsibility to speak and to act when governments fail, and if we don't do that, we really deserve the world we get.

American Author

Dwight D. Eisenhower

I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.

Herbert Hoover

It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.

Grover Cleveland

Though the people support the government, the government should not support the people.

Estelle Morris

This government has always said increasing pay is something for something.

English Politician

Joe Lonsdale

Keeping government running really well, to me, is incredibly important.

Refers to elected officials or appointed individuals who make decisions for the public.

People in Charge

'Government' can include multiple parties or factions, sometimes with contrasting views.

Not Always Unified

Countries have different government types, like 'democratic' or 'totalitarian'.

Type Matters

Encompasses not only leaders but also the system, including laws and institutions.

Broader Concept

Includes the duration political parties or leaders control the government.

Duration of Power

Transitions can occur when a new party 'forms' or 'topples' the government.

Change of Hands

'Good' or 'bad' government affects citizens' quality of life and the country's progress.

Quality Concern

Different philosophies influence how government is carried out, like 'by consensus'.

Governance Techniques

Refers to digital platforms where the government interacts with citizens electronically.

Government Online

E-government facilitates access to services like tax filing or license renewals online.

Digital Services

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