Compare and contrast the theories of pluralism, elitism, and hyperpluralism
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Include definitions of pluralism, elitism, and hyperpluralism. The definitions will notes the differences. Pluralists focus on the numbers of organized interests while elitists focus on how insignificant most of them are. Hyperpluralism focuses on the idea that the interest groups have too much influence.
2. Describe the essential arguments of group theory politics.
3. List what the elitist view of the interest groups is.
4. Describe the hyperpluralist position on group politics.
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