Although the roots of this notion can be found in Plato’s writings, who enunciated the idea of justice in his Republic, the concept of legitimacy has gained prominence in modern political thought. However, only modern political theorists have put out its thorough explication. Only genuine power, influence, and authority can be effective. When there is…
Forms of Party Systems – There are various classifications of party systems based on different criteria. The commonly used criteria are: (1) number of parties within the system: (2) the structures ofparties within the system; and (3) the relative strengths of the political parties. The traditional basis for the classification of party system has been…
The study of interest groups and pressure groups has now become an essential component of politics. Because the roles of people in politics are strongly influenced, if not determined, by their groups, the process or behavioural view of politics has made it necessary for political scientists to analyse political process as a process of group…
One cannot imagine the existence of a state or society in the absence of justice. God’s voice is justice. This paradigm has been altered by democracy and socialism. In the modern world, the problem of justice is concerned with determining rational standards for the allocation of products, services, opportunities, honours, and obligations in society, particularly…
Max Weber (1864-1920) believed that the exercise of authority was a universal phenomenon that characterised social relationships. He raised the question as to how a person exercises power over others. According him the exercise of power becomes acceptable if it is justified or legitimised, in some way. Legitimation leads to some types of domination. He…
In an organisation, the role of ‘Authority’ is similar to the role of the soul in the human body. It is the key to administrative work. Authority is the lifeblood of any political organisation, large or little. Authority is legal or proper power, the right to command or act. It is the power to tell…
