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Government includes the people and resources—as well as departments, agencies, programs, processes, laws, rules, and regulations—that define the relationship between federal, state, and local governments and their citizens. Some legal principles have a unique application when private citizens or entities interact with their governments.

In Missouri, as in other states, the government is structured to include a variety of entities such as departments, agencies, and programs that operate under a framework of laws, rules, and regulations. This structure is designed to manage the relationship between the different levels of government—federal, state, and local—and the citizens they serve. Legal principles that govern interactions between private citizens or entities and the government are often distinct from those that apply to private interactions. For example, the Missouri Sunshine Law ensures public access to government meetings and records, reflecting the principle of transparency. Additionally, sovereign immunity principles may limit the circumstances under which the government or its officials can be sued. Administrative law governs how regulations are created and how the public can participate in that process. When dealing with government entities, it is important to be aware of these unique legal principles and the specific state statutes and federal laws that apply to such interactions.

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