Today, interest in the study of the complex and multifaceted concept of “institutions of state power” has gained particular importance. In the modern globalizing world, the problem of increasing the level of efficiency of government bodies is becoming increasingly relevant. This article proposes an author's study of the problem under consideration. The relevance of the topic of the article is not in doubt. The main aspects of the topic are analyzed and reviewed. The article examines the relevance and essence of phenomena and categories. The article attempts to summarize the discussion as the main part of the problem under study.