Political power

Political power, the essence of which, like the other authorities, lies in the ability and the right of some to exercise their will (to control and command them) indirectly or directly affects the formation and development of other systems of society (spiritual, economic and other).

This form of management, in comparison with other forms of management, has its own specifics.

Among the distinguishing features of this form of force are the following:

1. The supremacy. This concept characterizes the binding decisions for society as a whole. In addition, political power is able to limit the influence of other forms of force, putting them in a reasonable framework or eliminating them.
2. Publicity (universality). This characteristic indicates that political power carries out actions on behalf of society and on the basis of law.
3. Legality (legality) is applicable to the use of force and other means within the state.
4. Monocentricity. In this case, it is a question of the existence of a nation-wide system of decision-making bodies (centers).
5. Political power is endowed with the widest range of means for retaining, winning and exercising managerial power.

Thus, this form of management characterizes the capabilities and abilities of those who have it to realize their will in the management and direction of the entire society (state), exerting a decisive influence on the behavior of the population using the means at the disposal of the state. In addition, this structure is able to mobilize large people to achieve the goals and programs, regulate the relationships of individual groups of people.

The success of political power is influenced by many different factors. Of considerable importance among them is the foundation of this management form, its validity in terms of law, the recognition of its governing law by society.

Political dictators need the help of the popular masses, which they manage. Otherwise, it becomes impossible to preserve and provide sources of political power. They are mainly referred to:

1. Authority, human confidence in the legitimacy of this form of controlling power and in the fact that the moral duty of people is to obey it.
2. The number and importance of groups and individuals (human resources), reporting, collaborating or providing assistance to rulers.
3. Necessary for the implementation of the regime, the performance of specific actions of knowledge and skills, transmitted by cooperating groups and individuals.
4. Ideological, psychological (non-material) factors that incline (compelling) people to help rulers and obey them.
5. Material resources, level of access or control of rulers over natural resources, wealth, economic system, financial resources, transport, communications.
6. Penalties, sanctions applied or intended for use against those who refuse to cooperate or show disobedience, necessary for carrying out the policy and implementing the entire regime of rulers.

It should be noted that the presence of these sources can not be guaranteed. Their presence depends on the adoption of the regime, obedience, subordination of the masses, cooperation of many social institutions and people.

The formation of this form of government, its development is conditioned by the vital needs of education and the evolution of society. That is why political power is endowed with extremely important special functions - the regulation of social relations, the management of all sectors of society.