Can be either, depends on society. Bad if the officials are corrupt and will use that power to extort money for personal profits. Good if the officials are de

Can be either, depends on society. Bad if the officials are corrupt and will use that power to extort money for personal profits. Good if the officials are democratically elect, supported by the public, do what people want them to, and the public is mostly good people. Have no idea about Barcelona's officials nor society.