concentration of authority
[/ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən əv ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
noun phrasepl: concentrations of authority
concentração de autoridade
1. The consolidation of power and decision-making responsibility in the hands of a single person, group, or institution rather than distributing it among multiple entities
The concentration of authority in the executive branch raised concerns about checks and balances.
A concentração de autoridade no poder executivo levantou preocupações sobre o sistema de freios e contrapesos.
2. A political or organizational structure where most or all governing power is held by one central authority
Critics argue that the concentration of authority has weakened democratic institutions.
Críticos argumentam que a concentração de autoridade enfraqueceu as instituições democráticas.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese political discussions, particularly regarding debates about presidential versus parliamentary systems, and the balance between federal and state/local authorities. In the USA, it appears prominently in discussions about constitutional law and the separation of powers doctrine.
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