The key functions of a government according to Google are:

• lawmaking: Governments create and implement laws that regulate the behavior of citizens and organizations within their jurisdiction
• public service provision: They are responsible for providing essential services like education, healthcare, infrastructure (roads, bridges), and public safety
• protection: Governments protect citizens from external threats (war, invasion) and internal threats (crime, terrorism)
• economic management: Governments set taxes, manage public finances, and implement economic policies to promote economic growth and stability
• representation: Governments represent the interests of their citizens in international affairs and other areas where decisions are made that affect them
• conflict resolution: Governments are responsible for resolving disputes and conflicts within society