Government as an institution of the state is defined as a body which

A.

conducts elections for the country

B.

makes, enforces and interprets laws for the state

C.

hires and trains political leaders

D.

makes and interprets laws

Correct answer is B

A government is an institution entrusted with making and enforcing the rules of a society as well as with regulating relations with other societies. In order to be considered a government, a ruling body must be recognized as such by the people it purports to govern.