Shadow government

Shadow government may refer to:

Government

 * An opposition grouping in a parliamentary system that mimics the structure of the actual government, in particular its cabinet (see Shadow Cabinet)
 * A term for plans for an emergency government that takes over in the event of a disaster, see continuity of government
 * A government-in-exile
 * Shadow government (conspiracy), a conspiracy theory of a secret government

Arts and entertainment

 * Shadow Government, a 2009 film by Cloud Ten Pictures
 * "The Shadow Government", a song on the 2007 album The Else by They Might Be Giants
 * "The Shadow Government", a sketch on the former radio show Morning Sedition
 * The Shadow of Government, 2007 novel by Saudi writer Mundhir al-Qabbani