GOVT 2306 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Constitution Of Texas, Robert A. Dahl, Reconstruction Era
8 Sep 2016
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Robert dahl (pluralist) vs. c. wright mills (leadist: influence over people and control through fear, control a system and agenda to include and exclude people, self-efficacy: the belief that you matter and you can make a difference. Through that you can determine how you will behave yourself and you can use that for your advantage. Politics authoritative allocation of values and capitals. Theoretical frames sharing of power: easton"s system theory. Interest group demand (filter) policy maker output feedback interest. Politics can be viewed as a convergence of varying cycles. Funds bureau: elazar"s streams of political culture . Majoritarianism defined by electoral victories at the ballot which is a reflection of the popular will: people government private sectors. Pluralism not the singular preserve of a small elite but is built on many differing power centers (dahl) Elitism private economic few dominate public affairs, and thereby policy direction from behind the scenes.
