Political Science: The State and Power Concepts
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What is the primary function of the state?

  • Control economic growth
  • Regulate financial transactions
  • Ensure the rights of individuals are protected (correct)
  • Manage international relations

    • Which concept refers to the power that is recognized as legitimate?

  • Legitimacy
  • Authority (correct)
  • Domination
  • Influence

    • Which of the following mechanisms are used to enforce power?

  • Negotiation, ethics, and trust
  • Persuasion, honesty, and incentives
  • Fear, threat, and coercion (correct)
  • Manipulation, diplomacy, and alliances

    • What does public law generally do in relation to authority's power?

    <p>Legally limits the power of authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the acceptance of power by those who are governed?

    <p>Legitimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Durkheim, what leads to anomie in society?

    <p>Lack of social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which form does control social operate to ensure good governance?

    <p>With the participation of citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the influence on human behavior according to the content provided?

    <p>It is influenced by both endogenous and exogenous factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué caracteriza al poder político en una sociedad?

    <p>Utiliza medios coercitivos en caso de resistencia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál de las siguientes es una forma de autoridad reconocida?

    <p>Autoridad legítima.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué se entiende por legitimidad del poder?

    <p>Aceptación activa del poder por parte de los sometidos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es la consecuencia de la teoría de la anomia según Durkheim?

    <p>La falta de normas sociales en una sociedad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué significa el control social en el contexto de la gestión pública?

    <p>Garantizar la asignación correcta de fondos públicos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué rol tiene la Constitución en relación con el poder?

    <p>Limita el poder de las autoridades por el derecho público.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cómo se clasifica la esclavitud según la división social presentada?

    <p>Como la primera división social.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué se entiende por poder en el contexto político?

    <p>Facultad de actuar frente a la resistencia de otros.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    State

    • A political-legal organization with its own territory and sovereignty, regulating the actions of the social conglomerate
    • The essential function of the state is to protect the rights of its people
    • The creation of legal rules and guarantees, ensuring equality and governing relations between members

    The First Social Division

    • Slavery

    The State and Law

    • Creation of legal rules and guarantees for members of society
    • Rules govern relations and norms and are equal for all
    • Assentator built upon a territory

    Power (Political)

    • The capacity of an individual or group to take action, even with resistance from others
    • In capitalist society, power is the ability to dominate, orient, direct, command, impose interests, or privilege certain groups over others
    • Destined for all society
    • Has the capacity to use coercive means in case of resistance, such as weapons, courts, and prisons

    Power Enforcement

    • Acceptance, conditioning, persuasion, deceit, fear, threat, force

    Authority

    • Power recognized as legitimate

    Legitimacy

    • The active acceptance of power by those subjected, believing it is necessary
    • Legitimacy of power depends on societal acceptance
    • Manifests itself through popular vote

    Manifestations of Power

    • Anarchy and Depotism
    • Limited Power: Power limited by individual rights. Public Law limits the power of authorities
    • Limited by the Constitution and implemented through three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial

    Social Control

    • Seeking to ensure the correct allocation of public funds and good management of services through citizen participation

    Preventive/Informal Social Control

    • Diffusion of rules of conduct
    • Examples: Family

    Repressive/Formal Social Control

    • Establishment of laws citizens must abide by
    • Examples: The government

    Human Conduct

    • Influenced by endogenous and exogenous factors
    • Biogeneticos: Linked to genes
    • Psychological: Psychological aspects
    • Psicosociologicos: Resulting from interactions with other people

    Sociological Schools

    • Schools attempting to explain illicit behavior

    Theory of Anomie

    • Founded by Durkheim
    • The lack of social norms within a society

    The State

    • A legal and political organization with its own territory and sovereignty.
    • Key function is to protect the rights of its people.

    First Social Division

    • Slavery

    State and Law

    • The State creates legal rules that guarantee the rights of the members of society.
    • These rules govern relationships and are equal for all.
    • A conglomerate built on a territory.

    Power

    • The capacity of an individual or group to act, even despite resistance.
    • In capitalist society, power is the ability to dominate, direct, and impose interests over others.

    Power Enforcement

    • Power is enforced through acceptance, conditioning, persuasion, deceit, fear, threat, and force.

    Political Power

    • Intended for all of society.
    • Can use coercive means in cases of resistance (weapons, courts, prisons).

    Authority

    • Power that is recognized as legitimate.

    Legitimacy

    • Active acceptance of power by those subject to it.
    • Depends on whether it comes from society.
    • Manifests itself through popular vote.

    Manifestations of Power

    • Anarchy and despotism represent extremes of power.
    • Limited power: Power is limited by individual rights.
    • Public law limits the power of authorities.

    Limiting Power

    • The Constitution limits the power of authorities.
    • Implemented through executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

    Social Control

    • Ensures the correct allocation of public funds and guarantees good management of services through citizen participation.

    Preventive/Informal Social Control

    • Dissemination of rules of conduct.
    • Example: The family.

    Repressive/Formal Social Control

    • Establishes laws that citizens must follow.
    • Example: The government.

    Human Conduct

    • A product of endogenous and exogenous factors.
    • Biogenetic factors: Linked to genes
    • Psychological factors: Psychological aspects
    • Psychosocial factors: Resulting from interactions with other people.

    Sociological Schools

    • Attempt to provide explanations for illicit behavior.

    Anomie Theory

    • Founded by Durkheim.
    • Refers to a lack of social norms within a society.

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    This quiz explores fundamental concepts of the state, including its legal and political functions. It also covers the nature of power in society, the role of law, and social divisions. Test your understanding of how these elements interact within a political context.

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