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Government - GCSE History Definition

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Government refers to the system or group of people responsible for organising and managing a country or community. It involves making laws, enforcing them, and ensuring the welfare and security of its citizens. In the context of GCSE History, understanding government is essential because it helps us examine how societies are structured, how power is distributed, and how changes in government can impact historical events and social developments. Governments can take various forms, such as democracy, monarchy, or dictatorship, each influencing the lives of people in different ways.

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Zoe Wade

Reviewer: Zoe Wade

Expertise: History Content Creator

Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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