the reins of government

He took the reins of government on May 11, 1945.

He would not have to wait until the next election to take up the reins of government.

I have no desire to take the reins of government by any means.

Are you equal to those who hold the reins of government?"

One had to hold tight to the reins of government, or chaos followed.

Both brothers demanded that the reins of government should be handed over to them.

But Isis, who held the reins of government, frustrated his plans.

As time goes on, but only bit by bit, Tighten the reins of government again.

James finally escaped from Angus's care in 1528 and assumed the reins of government himself.

The true holders of the reins of government were equally in evidence.

On 28 March 1867, Heinrich took the reins of government into his own hands.

Sandinista leaders have publicly committed themselves to turning over the reins of government if they lose.

Like in 1982, the results of the election allowed no stable coalition to take the reins of government.

The religious parties, with only a few legislators, have held the balance of power, giving the reins of Government to either major party.

The merchants had the cash, but the weakening aristocracy held on to the reins of government.

This is hanging on on to the reins of government and they are prepared to destroy the country in the process.

For one thing, the king did not care to leave the capital, lest a usurper seize the reins of government while he was away.

They have persisted during the years when they together modernized the party and took the reins of government.

Maria Maddalena died in 1631, one year before her son took over the reins of government.

"Why not turn the reins of government over to the Verpp?

More than time for the Elemental Masters to step forward and put their hands on the reins of government.

If he did well against them, he would be formally enthroned and take the reins of government.

When you see those who hold the reins of government, you don't get out of the way.

When we took the reins of Government, we spoke of a marriage between the army and the people.

Wilson should have turned over the reins of government to his Vice-President, but doesn't.