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Wilson Ch. 1.2
AP Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Majoritarian Politics | Leaders constrained to follow wishes of the people very closelyApplies when issues are simple, clear, and feasible |
| Elitism | Rule by identifiable group of persons who possess a disproportionate share of political power |
| Marxism | government merely a reflection of underlying economic forces |
| C. Wright Mills: power elite | composed of corporate leaders, generals, and politicians |
| Max Weber: bureaucratic view | bureaucracies based on expertise, specialized competence |
| Pluralist View | no single elite has a monopoly on power; hence must bargain and compromise |