The concept of power is firmly entrenched in public consciousness. She is regarded as the main force that ensures the regulation of various processes and relationships in groups of different sizes. Thanks to the presence of power structures, society maintains integrity and unity.
Power Definitions
Different branches of knowledge define the concept of power in different ways, which proves the complexity and ambiguity of the content of this term. Some see power as a tool that allows you to control someone or something (a person or a state), while others speak of it as an exclusive right to govern a country. The behavioral direction of psychology looks at the concept of power as a special type of behavior in which one allows the other to rule over itself. Teleology interprets the concept of power very broadly, speaking not only about its manifestation in relations between people or in the structure of the state. The teleological concepts of power also affect the sphere of human interaction with the outside world (human power over nature).
Types of power
There are several approaches that determine the types of power. Depending on the main feature by which the distinction occurs, several classifications are distinguished.
By the method of interaction, power can be:
- totalitarian;
- democratic;
- authoritarian;
- liberal.
The functions of the relevant bodies are:
- legislative;
- executive;
- judicial branch.
Depending on the entities implementing it:
- family;
- army;
- trade union;
- party;
- state.
There are several more classifications, but they are rarely used. Most often, the concept and types of power are closely associated with its functions.
Structure
In our state, it is customary to talk about three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. They exist in parallel, but in close interconnection.
The concept and types of legislative bodies
Legislative power is traditionally one of the types of state power that ensures the functioning of democracy. Usually consists of elected representatives, formally equal to each other. Legislative power is represented by the Parliament (Federal Assembly). The Parliament consists of two chambers. One of them is the State Duma, the second is the Federation Council.
The concept and types of executive authorities
The executive branch organizes the implementation of the provisions of the main state document. It is a well-coordinated system of departments and organizations subordinate to a strict hierarchy, with powers in managing state affairs. It is an independent and independent branch of government. Includes:
- Government of the country.
- Regional governments.
- Ministries of various industries.
- Office of various public services.
- Federal agencies, committees, administrations, colleges, services.
- State funds and corporations.
- Territorial departments, committees, services.
- Cadastral institutions.
The concept and types of judicial authorities
The judiciary is an independent system that implements the powers vested in it by the state through an appropriate type of legal procedure. All organizations and courts of various importance, linked together, are the judiciary in our country.
Three types of legal proceedings can be distinguished:
- civilian;
- administrative
- criminal.
The judicial authorities include:
- Superior Court of Arbitration.
- Constitutional Court.
- Supreme Courts.
- All regional courts.
The main mission of the judiciary is to administer justice within its powers through the judiciary.