government services
[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈsɜrvɪsɪz/]
nounpl: government services
serviços governamentais
1. Public services provided by federal, state, or local government agencies to citizens and businesses
Government services include healthcare, education, and social security.
Os serviços governamentais incluem saúde, educação e seguridade social.
2. Administrative functions and assistance offered by government institutions
She applied for government services to help with her housing situation.
Ela se inscreveu nos serviços governamentais para obter ajuda com sua situação de moradia.
3. Public utilities and infrastructure maintained by government bodies
Government services such as roads and water systems are essential for communities.
Serviços governamentais como estradas e sistemas de água são essenciais para as comunidades.
In Brazil, 'serviços governamentais' refers to the wide range of public services provided by federal (União), state (Estados), and municipal (Municípios) governments. Citizens often navigate multiple agencies for different services. The term is commonly used in discussions about public policy, social welfare, and administrative efficiency. In the USA, the concept is similar but the delivery may vary significantly between federal, state, and local governments, with more emphasis on efficiency and consumer satisfaction metrics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
access to government services
government services agencies
digital government services
outsource government services
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