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state power
The entire authority and power that a state possesses and exercises through its organs, such as the government, police, judiciary, and military.
In einer Demokratie wird die Staatsmacht durch Gesetze begrenzt.
In a democracy, state power is limited by laws.
state authorities
The institutions or people that represent and carry out state authority, especially the police.
Bei der Demonstration griff die Staatsmacht ein, um die Blockade aufzulösen.
At the demonstration, the state authorities intervened to break up the blockade.
The word is made up of 'der Staat' (the state) and 'die Macht' (power). So it literally describes the power that comes from the state.
Die Teilung der Staatsmacht in Legislative, Exekutive und Judikative ist ein Grundprinzip der Demokratie.
The division of state power into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches is a basic principle of democracy.
'Staatsmacht' (state power) is a very formal and abstract term. It is rarely used in everyday speech, but it is common in political, legal, or journalistic texts.
Der Artikel analysiert den Einfluss der Staatsmacht auf die Medien.
The article analyzes the influence of state power on the media.
In its abstract meaning, 'Staatsmacht' (state power) is often combined with verbs such as 'ausüben' (to exercise), 'begrenzen' (to limit), 'kontrollieren' (to control), or 'missbrauchen' (to abuse).
Eine Verfassung soll die Staatsmacht kontrollieren und die Rechte der Bürger schützen.
A constitution is meant to control state power and protect citizens' rights.
When concrete operations at demonstrations or riots are being discussed, 'die Staatsmacht' (the state authorities) often stands as a synonym for the police or other security forces.
Die Demonstranten weigerten sich, den Anweisungen der Staatsmacht zu folgen.
The demonstrators refused to follow the instructions of the state authorities.
state authority / state power
Staatsgewalt refers especially to the state's authority to enact and enforce laws and administer justice. Staatsmacht refers more generally to the totality of political power and its enforcement through state institutions. Staatsgewalt is therefore appropriate in legally structured contexts, while Staatsmacht is more suitable when referring to political strength.
Nach der schweren Krise stellte die Regierung ihre Staatsmacht im ganzen Land wieder her.
After the severe crisis, the government restored its power throughout the country.
Die Verfassung verteilt die Staatsgewalt auf Parlament, Regierung und Gerichte.
The constitution distributes state power among parliament, the government, and the courts.
