(government, political science, philosophy) A political theory in which a government or set of governments could only be deemed legitimate if it is supported by the people under which it exercises its political influence.

All government consumption and investment, excluding transfer payments made by the state.

(chiefly US, politics, sometimes capitalized) Governance that consists of large-scale programs, numerous departments and employees, and that entails substantial spending, especially liberal or left-wing governance which emphasizes social entitlements and regulation, and that is considered intrusive by some citizens, especially by conservatives or right-wingers

Alternative letter-case form of big government

Alternative form of eGovernment

The use of computer technology in governance.

A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

(politics) A government that rules temporarily, for example after a motion of no confidence in a parliamentary system.

plural of military government

(politics) A government that is led by the military.