Question

so who actually made those traffic laws? how was the money collected in order to fix schools and build more roads? and who made sure the money was spent the way it was supposed to be? in other words, what is government? government consists of the individuals and groups that make societys rules and possesses the power and authority to guarantee that those rules are followed.
question
what does the term government refer to?
the companies that run public services
the businesses that build roads and schools
the individuals and groups that make and enforce societys rules

Explanation:

The term 'government' generally refers to the entities that create and enforce society's rules. It is not about specific companies running public - services or businesses building roads and schools.

Answer:

The individuals and groups that make and enforce society's rules