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In the United States, separation of powers of each branch of government )Legislature, the Executive branch-The President, The Judicial-Supreme Court) so one branch will not abuse power delegated to it. Written in the constitution are the checks and balances of each branch.

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What is one difference between the hard power and the soft power?

Hard power involves using military force or economic pressure to influence others, while soft power relies on persuasion, diplomacy, and cultural influence. Hard power focuses on coercion and tangible threats, while soft power emphasizes attraction and the ability to shape preferences through non-coercive means.


Give an example of shared power?

the power to tax-the power to have a military (national guard)-the power to legally adjudicate disputes in courts of law-the power to convict people of crimes and hold them in jail-the power to build and maintain roads-the power to hold electionsA common example of shared power is the power of the government. These powers include: the power to tax, to have a military and to legally adjudicate disputes in courts of law.


Define power and explain the formal bases of power?

Coercive power - base is dependent on fear. Reward power - the opposite of coercive power. People comply ith the wishes or directives of another because doing so produces positive benefits. Legitimate power - based on one's structural position. It represents the formal authority to control and use organizational resources. Information power - comes from access to, and control over, informtion.


Who said power corrupts?

Lord Acton, British Historian. Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrrupts absolutely


Why can be the power of taxation cannot be delegated?

The power of taxation cannot be delegated because it is a fundamental sovereign power of the government. Delegating this power could lead to abuse and lack of accountability. Additionally, delegating the power of taxation could create confusion and inefficiencies in the tax system.