governmental organization
Official public body
A governmental organization is an entity created by or operating under the authority of a government—federal agencies, state departments, municipal boards, and similar bodies.
The term distinguishes public institutions from private companies and nonprofits: The EPA is a governmental organization responsible for environmental protection.
Often abbreviated GO, in contrast to NGO (non-governmental organization).
- federal agencyNational-level administrative body
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- executive branchGovernment's implementing arm
- policy-makingFormulating official guidelines
- departmentDistinct unit within organization
three-letter agency · agency · bureau · statute · enforcement · mandate · diplomatic mission · secretariat · council · task force · oversight · treaty · ministry · regulatory authority · charter · regulation · administration · ordinance
governmental organizationprivate enterprise
Individually owned business operation
private company · private sector · privately held company · private corporation · non-governmental organization
governmental organizationgrassroots organization
Locally-led citizen group
grassroots movement · volunteer organization · ad hoc committee · citizen initiative · underground movement
governmental organizationprivate sector
Economy outside government control
NGO · nonprofit organization · charitable organization · private foundation · trade association
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