Legal Definitions - central government

Definition: The central government is the main governing body of a country or state that exercises political authority over its citizens and smaller political units. It is the highest level of government in a country or state.

Examples:

• The United States federal government is an example of a central government that exercises control over smaller political units, such as states and territories.
• The Canadian government is another example of a central government that exercises political authority over its citizens and provinces.

These examples illustrate how the central government is responsible for making and enforcing laws, regulating the economy, providing public services, and representing the country or state on the international stage.