power base
Noun
Meaning
power base (plural power bases)
The source of a person's or organization's power or influence
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Examples
After 1816 the Federalists had no national power base apart from John Marshall 's Supreme Court.
Amphipolis became the main power base of the Athenians in Thrace and, consequently, a target of choice for their Spartan adversaries.
From that time on, Alexander was able to build himself an effective power base in the Papal States.
Francia built his power base on his organizational abilities and his forceful personality.
Although not entirely without ability, Richard had no power base in either Parliament or the Army, and was forced to resign in May 1659, ending the Protectorate.
As it turned out, Karmal's power base during this period was KHAD.