1. authorization by law: license
2. to control, adjust, or govern according to a system: regulate
3. systems of taxes placed on imports or exports of a country: tariff
4. that can be felt by touching, material: tangible
5. a service to the public such as gas, telephone, water, or electric power: utilities
All these elements are part of a well-functioning government. Governments are responsible for regulating activities to ensure peaceful relationships between people. The are also responsible of implementing tariffs and other types of taxes and for providing access to services such as gas, telephone, water and electric power.