PO360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Robert A. Dahl, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Corporatism
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In our liberal society all students have the right to express opinions in groups; some are more influential than others. The moe funds the more activity they are able to pursue. The more members the stronger the influence. Some groups are more visible in the media, they get more attention. Information is power; this would require a lot of research. Prestige of a leader; if a group has a prominent member of the community they have a larger possibility of an influence. This can give them more media attn. If members of the group have different opinions. If you are focused you would receive a better influence. Internal, when members of the union can"t agree with themselves. It is difficult for a business pressured group to try to advocate for good but citizens only would see it is an actions that possibly is to make the rich richer.
