concerning all or most people

1) the action of controlling or regulating a nation; 2) the fundamental system by which a country is ruled The word “government” comes from “govern,” which means to direct or control the actions and conduct of men, either by established laws or by the will of the ruler.

a grand jury is a jury that investigates allegations of a crime and issues indictments if it finds there is sufficient evidence against the person or persons

foundation; that which supports anything