What is POLITICAL POWER?

The power/ authority held by any group or party, allowing them to make use of public resources as they see fit.

TLD Example: The mayor’s political power would be weakened if the citizens lost faith in her ability to lead them.

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Related Legal Terms
POLITICAL CONTROL, POLITICAL FORCES, POLITICAL RISK, POLITICAL RIGHTS, SPENDING POWER, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, POLITICAL CRIME, ENABLING POWER, POLITICAL ASYLUM, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)


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