This is a vast subject, and extensive research could be conducted to elicit the full scope; ....... thus we shall not deal with it particularly quantitatively. A mainly qualitative outline would be of more value to the reader. We will find many spiritual government structures, some more local, others galactic or universal, but all hierarchical and interrelated, such as: - The Confederation of Planets - The Solar Council - The Galactic Confederation (or Federation) - The Guard