👉 In politics and public policy, "supergovern" refers to a type of government that is characterized by its ability to exert significant influence over national or local policies. Supergovernments are often referred to as "bureaucratic" because they typically have more bureaucratic structures and procedures than other forms of governance. Supergovernments can be distinguished from other types of governments, such as federal systems, where the executive branch has full control over policy-making. Supergovernments may also