A government that had no secrets could not function.

But the document left many questions unanswered about how such a government would actually function.

It was now admitted that the government no longer functioned from Washington.

However, the Chinese government functioned more or less as envisaged for only a short time.

The government and parliament cannot function any longer without daily instructions.

But crucial details about how such a government would function were not spelled out.

The new government functioned only for a few months before the United States took control of the island.

The government is functioning, and we are carrying out the people's business, right here in Washington, same as ever.

The government often functions as a role model for private businesses, consultants say.

However, let the tax structure of the nation falter and the government can no longer function.