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The Specific Character of Political Power under “Who Do I Obey Politically?”
The Specific Character of Political Power under “Who Do I Obey Politically?”

Author(s): Valentin Buşu Oprea
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: SciPress Ltd.
Keywords: power; political power; social competence; communication

Summary/Abstract: The study takes into account the organizational capacity, the numerical support, the competence, the specialized knowledge, the information control, the occupation of certain social positions, the control of the means of force and the very reputation for holding power, all these seen as power resources. It is noticed the existence of a potential power that depends on certain qualities, skills and competencies and the existence of a manifest power involving the feedback as far as the exercise of power is concerned and obedience. The conclusion is that the specific of the political power derives from the answer to whom do I obey politically?

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 156-162
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English