1.2 Power
Definition Of Power

Power is "The ability to effect the outcomes you want, and if necessary to change the behavior of others in order to make this happen" – Nye

We can say that power is about a relationship whose strength and domain will vary with different contexts. Those with more power in a relationship are better placed to make and resist change. Empirical studies have shown that the more powerful are less likely to take on the perspective of others .

Power is one of the most important thing to the politic. This is because politik is base on some form of power and its sources may be highly varied and complex . The use of power in politic is something that is difficult to measured precisely how and when it is exercised. The need of power in politic is to influence or control the behavior of people. Walter Annenberg theory said that “the greatest power is not money power, but political power” . Political power mean an authority held by a group within a society that allows for the administration of public resources and implement policies for society. Power may be acquired as a means of governmental direction or in opposition to a government group.

Two type of power in democracy
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It is a system founded on the deeply held belief that government is best when its potential for abuse is curbed and when it is held as close to the people as possible. As a general term, checks and balances has two meanings federalism and separation of powers . In this system they separat the power into three branches executive power, judiciary power,and legisletive power. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too