### Question
What is the definition of government?


### Answer
The definition of **government** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 1001*:

> the government of the United States and any agency or instrumentality thereof, the District of Columbia, any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and any State or political subdivision thereof authorized by law to conduct electronic surveillance

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-INTERCEPTION OF DIGITAL AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS**

