Government

Carlos Camacho Overview of Carlos G. Camacho, the first elected Governor of Guam, his background and legacy, with guidance for distinguishing other people who share the name.

Cedar Crest — Kansas Governor's Residence Cedar Crest (mansion) Cedar Crest is the official residence of the governor of Kansas in Topeka. Built in 1928, donated to the state in 1955, and established as the governor's house in 1962, it combines…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. federal public health agency that conducts disease surveillance, outbreak response, research, and guidance to protect health and promote prevention domestically and globally.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Federal agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers Medicare and partners with states on Medicaid, CHIP, and health policy regulation, quality overs…

Central Hindi Directorate (Kendriya Hindi Nideshalaya) Central Hindi Directorate The Central Hindi Directorate is the Indian government agency that advises on, develops and promotes the Hindi language from its headquarters in New Delhi, supporting terminology,…

Centralism Political or organizational arrangement in which decision-making authority is concentrated in a single central body rather than dispersed among local or regional units.

Chachoda district (Chachoura area) — overview and political profile Chachoda district Overview of Chachoda district (commonly linked with Chachoura), an administrative and electoral area in central India's Madhya Pradesh; covers political history, administration, ec…

Chagatai Khanate A Turco‑Mongol polity founded after Genghis Khan's conquests, the Chagatai Khanate governed Central Asian lands and influenced Silk Road trade, culture, and the development of the…

Chair of the Federal Reserve The Chair of the Federal Reserve is the public leader of the U.S. central bank, chosen from the Board of Governors to direct monetary policy, chair the FOMC, and represent the Fede…

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers is Kyrgyzstan's head of government, leading the cabinet and coordinating policy within a constitutional framework shaped by the 2010 reform…

Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Overview of the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan: role, powers, selection, history, and notable holders including the first chairman and later occupants.

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Chief executive of the African Union Commission, responsible for implementing AU policies, managing the Commission and representing the Union. Elected by AU heads of state on the E…

Chairperson of the Parliament of Albania Overview of the office of the Chairperson (Kryetar i Kuvendit): election, term, duties, role in presidential succession, political context and notable facts.

Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) — structure, role and elections Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) Lower house of Brazil’s National Congress. Composed of 513 deputies elected for four years by proportional representation; responsible for legislation, budget approval and politica…

Chamber of Deputies (Italy) Lower house of Italy's bicameral Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies drafts and approves laws, controls the government, and shares equal legislative powers with the Senate.

Chamber of Deputies (Luxembourg) The unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg, composed of 60 deputies elected for five-year terms by open-list proportional representation in four constituencies.

Chamber of Deputies (Mexico) Lower house of Mexico’s bicameral Congress, responsible for budget, legislation initiation and oversight. Composed of deputies elected by districts and proportional lists under rul…

Chamberlain (office) An official responsible for managing the private chambers, household and often finances of a sovereign, noble or institution; the role ranges from domestic steward to a senior cere…

Chancellor (political office and title) Chancellor Chancellor is a political title used for heads of government, senior ministers, or ceremonial officers. The role and powers vary widely by country and historical context.

Chancellor of Austria The Federal Chancellor is Austria's head of government, leading the cabinet and coordinating executive policy. The chancellor is appointed by the president and depends on parliamen…

Chancellor of Germany Head of government of the Federal Republic of Germany, elected by the Bundestag; outlines role, powers, election, history, and political significance.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Senior UK minister who leads HM Treasury, responsible for public finances, fiscal policy and the annual Budget; a central figure in government economic decision‑making.

Chapel Royal — the monarch's ecclesiastical household (United Kingdom) Chapel Royal The Chapel Royal is the monarch’s ecclesiastical department in the United Kingdom, responsible for royal chapels, clergy and choirs (Gentlemen and Children of the Chapel) and for m…

Charter 08: Chinese pro‑democracy manifesto and its legacy Charter 08 Charter 08 is a 2008 manifesto produced by Chinese intellectuals and activists calling for constitutional government, human rights, and democratization. It drew international atten…

Chemnitz Government Region (Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz) Chemnitz Government Region An overview of the Chemnitz government region in southwestern Saxony, Germany: geography, subdivisions, history, economy, and administrative role within the Free State of Saxony.

Chequers: The United Kingdom Prime Minister’s Country House Chequers Chequers (Chequers Court) is the country house used by the UK Prime Minister, located in Buckinghamshire. It serves as a retreat, venue for meetings, and official country residence…

Chicago Fire Department Municipal agency providing firefighting, emergency medical services, fire prevention and specialized rescue across Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Chicago Police Department (CPD) — overview, structure, history and role Chicago Police Department The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the primary municipal law enforcement agency for Chicago. This article summarizes its organization, history, duties, and notable aspects.

Chief Constable: senior head of a UK territorial police force Chief Constable Chief Constable is the senior operational officer of most territorial police forces in the United Kingdom, responsible for operational leadership, public accountability and local p…

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive of Hong Kong Chief Executive: the head of Hong Kong's government under the Basic Law, its selection, powers, qualifications, historical origin in 1997, and relationship with the central authori…

Chief Justice of Bangladesh The Chief Justice of Bangladesh is the head of the country's Supreme Court, leading the judiciary, presiding over important benches, and performing constitutional and administrativ…

Chief Justice of Malta Overview of the office, duties, historical development, selection and relationship to Malta’s Superior Courts and judicial system.

Chief Justice of Pakistan The Chief Justice of Pakistan is the head of the Supreme Court, leading judicial review, administration and bench allocation. The office is central to constitutional law, court gov…

Chief Justice of Sri Lanka Head of Sri Lanka’s judiciary and Supreme Court; presides over the court, performs administrative and ceremonial duties, and occupies a constitutionally significant office appointe…

Chief Justice of the Philippines Head of the Philippine Supreme Court who presides over the judiciary, oversees case administration, and is appointed by the president from Judicial and Bar Council nominations.

Chief Justice of the United States The Chief Justice is the highest-ranking member of the U.S. Supreme Court, who presides at Court sessions, manages administrative duties for the federal judiciary, assigns opinions…

Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory Head of government for the Australian Capital Territory, leading the territory executive and Assembly, responsible for policy, budget and municipal services unique to the ACT.

Chief Minister of the Isle of Man The Chief Minister is the head of the Isle of Man Government, nominated by Tynwald and appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; this article explains the role, selection, history, and…

Chief Minister of the Northern Territory The Chief Minister is the head of government of Australia's Northern Territory, appointed by the Administrator and accountable to the Territory's unicameral Legislative Assembly.

Chief Minister of West Bengal: Role, Powers, and Selection Chief Minister of West Bengal Overview of the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal, its constitutional basis, functions, selection and tenure, relationship with the governor, and role in state governance…

Chief of Police Senior leader of a municipal police department responsible for operations, administration, policy, and community accountability; titles and appointment methods vary by jurisdiction…

Chief Secretary for Administration (Hong Kong) Chief Secretary for Administration Senior principal official of Hong Kong who heads the Government Secretariat, coordinating policy across bureaux and departments and answering to the Chief Executive and the Legisla…

Chief Secretary for Ireland Senior British government minister responsible for Irish affairs until 1922; the office was the political head of the Dublin Castle administration and often sat in the British Cabi…

Circuit (political division) Historical East Asian regional division denoted by the character 道, used in Tang China, classical Japan and premodern Korea and surviving in place names and provincial terms.

City Clerk of Chicago Elected citywide official who maintains Chicago’s municipal records, serves as secretary to the City Council, distributes vehicle stickers and parking permits, and supports public…

City of London Police The City of London Police is the dedicated territorial force for the Square Mile, responsible for general policing and specialized economic crime work in the financial district of…

Civics: the study of citizenship, government, and public life Civics Civics examines how governments and citizens interact, the rights and responsibilities of membership in a political community, civic institutions, and education that prepares peopl…

Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom) Civil Aviation Authority The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the independent public regulator for aviation in the UK, responsible for safety oversight, licensing, economic regulation and consumer prot…