A Provisional Government is a temporary government set up to manage a country or region during a transitional period. This type of government often arises after a significant political change, such as a revolution or the collapse of an existing regime. Its main purpose is to maintain order and provide basic governance until a more permanent government can be established through elections or other means. Provisional governments can vary in structure and authority, depending on the situation. For example, the Russian Provisional Government was formed in 1917 after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. It aimed to lead the country until a democratic government could be elected, but it faced challenges and was eventually overthrown by the Bolsheviks.