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What is the primary function of the state?
Which concept refers to the power that is recognized as legitimate?
Which of the following mechanisms are used to enforce power?
What does public law generally do in relation to authority's power?
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Which term describes the acceptance of power by those who are governed?
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According to Durkheim, what leads to anomie in society?
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In which form does control social operate to ensure good governance?
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What best describes the influence on human behavior according to the content provided?
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¿Qué caracteriza al poder político en una sociedad?
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¿Cuál de las siguientes es una forma de autoridad reconocida?
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¿Qué se entiende por legitimidad del poder?
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¿Cuál es la consecuencia de la teoría de la anomia según Durkheim?
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¿Qué significa el control social en el contexto de la gestión pública?
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¿Qué rol tiene la Constitución en relación con el poder?
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¿Cómo se clasifica la esclavitud según la división social presentada?
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¿Qué se entiende por poder en el contexto político?
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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
The Social, Legal, and Political Conglomerate
- 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.
Social, Legal, and Political Conglomerate
- 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.
