Types of power - Politics (essay plan)

Decision-making face

This face is transparent and clear to see who has the power and how they use it. This power is about making decisions and it’s usually used by people who get elected through fair and transparent means.

Example of decision-making face

Smoking Ban 2006. Passing laws.

Analysis of decision-making face

Most democratic - very transparent
Most relevant - all power/ laws is done is this way
Link - Legal Rational - politicians get authority through this

Non-decision-making face

This is when people can restrict other to make decisions or set the agenda that would be talked about. Politicians often exercise this power in a number of ways which happens behind closed doors.

Non-decision-making face example

Scottish independence not being on the agenda

Non-decision-making face analysis

Undemocratic - very secretive
Relevant - happens a lot

Manipulating desires

This is when power is exercised by people who manipulate the desires of others to get them to do as they want

Manipulating desires example

2016 election to leave the EU - Boris Johnston manipulating people by saying £350 million more for NHS a week

Manipulating desires analysis

Undemocratic - very secretive - most cant tell when it's happening

Conclusion

manipulating desires is getting more relevant with social media, increase in data and technology

Link manipulating desires and non-decision-making