Information which governmental entities are required to keep and which, by law, must be made accessible to the general public. … [Read more...]

That which is due or owing by the government. 2. The constitution of the United States provides, art. 6, s. 1, that all debts contracted or engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this constitution, as under the confederation. It has invariably been the policy since the Revolution, to do justice to … [Read more...]

That part or section of the economy which is controlled by government and not private citizens and entities who are earning a profit. … [Read more...]

In the US, all criminal defendants may ask for an attorney to represent them, at no cost if they cannot afford an attorney. The defense attorney hired and provided by the government is known as the public defender. … [Read more...]

1. A service that is free and/or performed for the benefit of the members of the general public. A service provided for free to the community or citizens by the government or by private corporations (such as a regulated public utility.) 2. Employment within government. … [Read more...]