POLITICAL GOVERNANCE AND BASIC ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE

• Main Author: J. A. Perevezentseva
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Publishing House of Lomonosov Moscow State University 2017-05-01
• Series: Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta: Seriâ 18, Sociologiâ i Politologiâ
• Subjects: political governance; political system; political process; state functions; public administration; political management; power; feedback
• Online Access: https://vestnik.socio.msu.ru/jour/article/view/225

The article examines the nature and features of political governance as an adaptation mechanism of political systems. Basic administrative functions of the state establish borders of political governance. Functions of the state such as security, distribution of public goods, the legitimate use of violence and symbolization have been analyzed. The ability to perform these functions is essential to the existence of the state. The nature of political governance changes depending on how basic administrative functions of the state implement. Political governance involves not only the implementation of administrative functions of the state, but also feedback. Representation of feedback via quality analysis determines an adequate reproduction of the political system. In this context it is also important to note the need for a special type of motivation of civil servants. The basis of political governance as a professional activity is the priority of public interests rather than business logic. The effectiveness of political governance is determined by the sustainability of the value system of power and administration to moral and ethical principles of public service. Values of representatives of power and administration may differ ideologically, but the priority of public interests and development should remain common and constant.