Elite theory
CLEP American Government, Chapter 28 Elite theory Elite theory asks whether a comparatively small set of people with wealth, institutional position, specialized knowledge, or repeat access exercises disproportionate influence. Power can operate before a public vote. Executives, major donors, senior officials, and leaders of large organizations may help decide which proposals count as feasible, which […]
Pluralism
CLEP American Government, Chapter 28 Pluralism Pluralism views public policy as the product of competition among many independently organized interests. American institutions provide several access points: legislatures, agencies, courts, elections, and state and local governments. A group that loses in one venue may try another, and a successful organization on one issue may face a […]
