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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.
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.
police
'Polizei' and 'Staatsmacht' can both refer to state authority. 'Polizei' is the concrete institution that you see and call in everyday life. 'Staatsmacht' is much broader and means the power of the state as a whole, for example through the government, judiciary, military, and also the police. Sometimes 'Staatsmacht' can refer especially to the police, for example at demonstrations. Even so, 'Staatsmacht' sounds much more political and general. In everyday life, 'Polizei' is almost always more natural. 'Staatsmacht' fits better when you are talking about state power or how it appears in action.
Bei der Demonstration standen viele Menschen der Staatsmacht gegenüber.
At the demonstration, many people faced the state authorities.
Zur Vorbereitung der Veranstaltung spricht das Team mit der Polizei.
To prepare for the event, the team speaks with the police.