What usurpation?"It's when someone appropriates what does not belong," - tell us in one voice in political science and legal dictionaries.The concept comes from the word "capture", "away".Most often, when using this term mean usurpation of power.But during the exacerbation of various political conflicts that word is often used incorrectly, both sides of the confrontation.Let's try to consider what exactly is meant by the word "usurpation."It's very important.
Assignment authority
Most often called the seizure of domination in the country by the so-called illegitimate.So it can be called a military coup, misappropriation of power by one person or group of persons.Sometimes that can mean even the usurpation of democratic seemingly processes.For example, when elections are held in the state, but are unfair, non-transparent, with numerous violations and forgery.Sometimes it is when a person or people who have some authority, illegally take himself another, bigger, and it turns out that they had seized power, which they did not have.Thus, usurpation - a rather complicated and ambiguous term.However, like everything else in politics.
usurpers What we know
term that has come to us from the Latin language, because this kind of coming to power was characteristic of the Roman and Byzantine emperors.The local historians have tried to divide the rulers of those who became the leader of the state law, and usurpers.But in fact, we often find people who became emperor after all sorts of upheavals in the list are absolutely legitimate.The same is observed in the case of popes.The idea is that the one who killed his predecessor, should be regarded as a usurper.But it is not always.And in the case of candidates for the throne, who fought with one another, a usurper named no one to whom getting any power, and the loser.It turns out that the usurpation - a phenomenon that is difficult to identify one specific example.Among the monarchs to get the throne so historians call Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, and the famous general of Napoleon the First.Among the recent politicians can recall of General Pinochet.
usurpation of power in Ukraine
Now it is very fashionable to talk about the illegitimacy and the seizure of power during the "Revolution of the Maidan."But this question is very controversial, if you look at it carefully.Thus, the usurpation of power in this country there is, if you approach the matter legally.Let's start with 2010, when then-President Viktor Yanukovych, due to the decisions of the Constitutional Court, contrary to all previous regulations, could get a lot more power than any other leader in the Ukraine before.In addition, his party due to lawsuits, was able to reduce the role of Parliament, that is, the Verkhovna Rada.This legislative body gradually began to turn into a formal structure, and the ministers and presidents no longer have to report, as required by law.Therefore, those who speak of the events of February in the Square "usurpation - a seizure of power!", Do not notice that Parliament simply regained the powers that were taken away.Although he enjoys them not quite skillfully.
usurpation of authority in Russia
country's legislation equates the unlawful seizure of government to a serious criminal offense.In Russia, holds regular elections and coups in the last decade did not notice.However, some opposition politicians, for example, the late Boris Berezovsky has claimed that the usurpation of the country still has a place to be, it is just hidden.As an example, usually is the nomination and election of Russian President Vladimir Putin for the third time.Opponents say the policy is a violation of the Basic Law of the Russian Federation.Many also point to numerous falsifications and systemic violations that occurred in the country during the last elections.Nevertheless, the power in Russia is recognized as legitimate by the majority of the world.
And yet, what is this phenomenon?
When we consider the phenomenon of usurpation in a historical context, it will inevitably realize that it all depends on the political situation at the moment.Quite often it happens that a takeover occurs illegitimate by force.But then the usurper change the Constitution or other laws, bringing the legal basis under its rule.And after a while he was actually considered to be ordinary laws monarch, the founder of the dynasty, the President or any other head of state.As they say in an ironic poem, "can not end the insurgency luck, otherwise his name differently."What is the criterion for the legitimacy of this government?Usurpation - that does not always come to power through a coup.The same can be observed after the elections.But if popular opinion in accordance with such a leader or group of people seized power, then sooner or later it legitimizes them.If not, on some bayonets, as they say, long usidish.
