Lumen Learning

In this module, you learned about government and the ways that political institutions influence society. Government is an overarching social institution which, through its power and authority, governs the affairs of citizens. Types of government may include a variety of forms, some voluntary and some involuntary. Regardless of the type of political system, we can say that the government strongly impacts society and societal interactions, particularly in regards to economic issues, which we cover in more detail in another module.