(US, food, historical) A poor quality processed cheese, similar to regular American cheese produced and stored in the 1970s and 1980s from excess dairy milk production from dairy subsidies, created by the U.S. government to support the milk industry, and for long term storage

A political machine

The highest level of government in a unitary state. / (India) The national government of India, in contrast to government at the state or territorial level.

plural of form of government

(political science) The system by which a state or community is controlled, as for decision-making or choice of rulers.

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

(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.

(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

(geopolitics) An independent polity that claims to be the legitimate government of a country, but is forced to operate from another country.

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