Governmentto rule by right of authority, as a king or queen or elected administrator does: [~ + object]to govern a nation. [no object]I'm sure he governs fairly. to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; control:[~ + object]the motives that govern a decision.
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<span>C. Gideon’s position as a tribal medicine man dictates that he not betray the secret to outsiders.
It is clear from the beginning of this passage that Gideon is not happy to be there. He is described as speaking "grudgingly" and "incredulously", showing that he is unhappy. He then goes on to firmly state that he will not give up the secrets of the medicine to outsiders. </span>