Which term is used to describe the capacity to influewhich term is used to describe the capacity to influence or control the behavior of persons and institutions?

The term used is "power".

Explanation:

Power is defined as the capacity or ability to influence or control the behavior of other people or the course of events. From a political standpoint, "power" is the amount of control a person or group has in a country.

Power is also the social force that allows a group of selected persons/individuals to mobilize other people and make them act in line with their needs/demands.

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