Institutions of Power

Institutions of power are established organizations or systems that influence or make decisions affecting society, such as government bodies, courts, police, and corporations. They create, enforce, and interpret laws and policies, shaping social order and resource distribution. These institutions operate within frameworks of rules, norms, and authority, guiding how power is exercised and ensuring stability, justice, or economic control. Understanding them helps explain how societal decisions are made and how authority is maintained or challenged.