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Governo

Governo is a word in Italian that means "government." When we talk about governo, we are talking about the group of people who are in charge of making decisions for a whole country, state or city. It's like when your parents or teacher make rules for your classroom or home, but on a bigger scale.

In Italy, the governo is made up of different people who have different jobs, responsibilities and powers. These people are called politicians and they work in a big building called the Parliament or Assembly. They are responsible for creating laws, policies and guiding the country in a way that is safe, fair and ensures everyone is treated equally.

Imagine you are playing a game with your friends, but one of your friends is the leader and makes all the rules. They might decide what the game is and how it's played, they might make sure everyone gets a turn and that nobody cheats.

Similarly, in the government, politicians work together to decide on important things like how much money to spend on schools or hospitals, how to protect the environment, or how to keep people safe. They use discussions, debates and votes to come to a decision that they believe is best for everyone.

So, governo is just another word for government, which is made up of people who work together to make decisions for a whole country or city.
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