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Institutionalization is the ability of an organization to sustain its activities independently of individual presence and to conduct these activities within a framework of specific norms, rules, and structures. The objective of this process is to transform decision-making and implementation mechanisms into a predictable, consistent, and sustainable structure free from arbitrariness. Institutionalization aims not only to organize internal structures but also to strengthen the organization’s capac

Power and legitimacy are among the most fundamental concepts in political science and political philosophy. These two phenomena, present since the existence of human communities, play a central role in the establishment, maintenance, and transformation of social order. Power, in its most general definition, refers to the capacity of an actor to influence or control the behavior of others according to their own will; legitimacy, by contrast, is the condition in which this power is recognized by t

The Social Contract is a political philosophy text written by Enlightenment thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau and was first published in 1762. It explores the theoretical foundations of political authority, legitimacy, and collective governance. The book is considered one of the principal works shaping modern theories of democracy, citizenship, and popular sovereignty. Subject The book addresses the question of how individuals, transitioning from the state of nature, can live together in an organize

Nicolás Maduro Moros (b. 23 November 1962, Caracas) is a Venezuelan politician and trade union leader who served as President of Venezuela from 2013 until his removal from office in 2026 following a military intervention. Prior to this, he held the positions of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice President of the State. Nicolás Maduro (Anadolu Ajansı) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Early Life and Family Origins Nicolás Maduro Moros was born on 23 November 1962 in Caracas,