![pluralism](picts/pluralism.gif)
![elitist](picts/elitist.jpg)
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Two Theories of Political Power
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Pluralist - "the people" (grassroots) and various groups make, or at least strongly influence, political decisions. Competition among interest groups determines policy.
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Elitist - the political elite (rulers) make political decisions, largely without regard for "the people." Policy is shaped by a handful of people.
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Anarchists hold the Elitist Theory.