Which term is defined as the process by which decisions are made and enforced in a country?

• A. Political System
• B. Governance
• C. Rights
• D. Society

Answer: (B)

Understanding how a country moves decisions into action is about governance. Governance describes how authority is exercised to decide, implement, and enforce policies and laws across the country. It covers the institutions involved (like government ministries, courts, and police) and the processes they use—who participates, how decisions are made, how resources are allocated, and how those decisions are enforced and held accountable. Good governance emphasizes transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to citizens, ensuring rules are applied fairly. The other concepts describe broader structures or groups—a political system is the overall framework of government, rights are protections for individuals, and society is the community itself—so they don’t focus on the actual decision-making and enforcement mechanisms in the way governance does.