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synonyms power authority jurisdiction control command sway dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, permissive authority, or substantial influence <the power to mold public opinion>. authority implies the granting of power for a specific purpose within specified limits <gave her attorney the authority to manage her estate>. jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits <the bureau having jurisdiction over alcohol and firearms>. control stresses the power to direct and restrain <you are responsible for the students under your control>. command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience <the army officer in command>. sway suggests the extent or scope of exercised power or influence <an empire that extended its sway over the known world>. dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority <given dominion over all the animals>.

synonyms power authority jurisdiction control command sway dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, permissive authority, or substantial influence <the power to mold public opinion>. authority implies the granting of power for a specific purpose within specified limits <gave her attorney the authority to manage her estate>. jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits <the bureau having jurisdiction over alcohol and firearms>. control stresses the power to direct and restrain <you are responsible for the students under your control>. command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience <the army officer in command>. sway suggests the extent or scope of exercised power or influence <an empire that extended its sway over the known world>. dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority <given dominion over all the animals>.

synonyms power force energy strength might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon <the awesome power of flowing water>. force implies the actual effective exercise of power <used enough force to push the door open>. energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work <a worker with boundless energy>. strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack <use weight training to build your strength>. might implies great or overwhelming power or strength <the belief that might makes right>.

synonyms power force energy strength might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon <the awesome power of flowing water>. force implies the actual effective exercise of power <used enough force to push the door open>. energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work <a worker with boundless energy>. strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack <use weight training to build your strength>. might implies great or overwhelming power or strength <the belief that might makes right>.

==Political Power==

==Wikipedia==

'''Political power''' (''[[imperium]]'' in Latin) is a type of [[power (sociology)|power]] held by a person or group in a [[society]]. There are many ways to hold such power. Officially, political power is held by the holders of [[sovereignty]]. Political powers are not limited to heads of states, however, and the extent to which a person or group holds such power is related to the amount of [[Power (sociology)|societal influence]] they can wield, formally or informally. In many cases this influence is not contained within a single state and it refers to [[Power (international)|international power]].  

'''Political power''' (''[[imperium]]'' in Latin) is a type of [[power (sociology)|power]] held by a person or group in a [[society]]. There are many ways to hold such power. Officially, political power is held by the holders of [[sovereignty]]. Political powers are not limited to heads of states, however, and the extent to which a person or group holds such power is related to the amount of [[Power (sociology)|societal influence]] they can wield, formally or informally. In many cases this influence is not contained within a single state and it refers to [[Power (international)|international power]].  

Political scientists have frequently defined power as "the ability to influence the behaviour of others" with or without resistance.   

Political scientists have frequently defined power as "the ability to influence the behaviour of others" with or without resistance.   

 

 

For analytical reasons, I.C. MacMillan<ref>I.C. MacMillan (1978) Strategy Formulation: political concepts, St Paul, MN, West Publishing;</ref> separates the concepts ''power'' {{Quote|''Power is the capacity to restructure actual situations.''|I.C. Macmillan}} and influence {{Quote|''Influence is the capacity to control and modify the perceptions of others.''|I.C. Macmillan}}

For analytical reasons, I.C. MacMillan<ref>I.C. MacMillan (1978) Strategy Formulation: political concepts, St Paul, MN, West Publishing;</ref> separates the concepts ''power'' {{Quote|''Power is the capacity to restructure actual situations.''|I.C. Macmillan}} and influence {{Quote|''Influence is the capacity to control and modify the perceptions of others.''|I.C. Macmillan}}

 

== Separation of powers ==

== Separation of powers ==