Chapter 10-13 Flashcards
The idea that just a few groups should have all the power is associated with?
The elite theory
Theorist who emphasize the power of business leader
Elite Theorist
A theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided among classes and that the upper class elite should rule is associated with?
Elite theory
Theory that groups hold more power than government?
Hyper-pluralist Theory
The presence and power of multinational corporation in policymaking illustrates what theory?
Hyperpluralist theory
Who view of interest groups emphasizes that a system of interlocking directorates reinforces the power of a few dominant groups?
Elitist
All ___________ or the iron triangles have the same goal of protecting their own self interest.
Sub governments
A ___________ interpretation of group politics would maintain that groups have become so powerful and the government so weak that government ends up aiding every possible interest.
Hyperpluralist
Potential groups includes all people who can be members of?
Interest groups
People who share common interest in a group?
Potential/interest group
______ group is part of a potential group consisting of members who actually join group or interest group.
Actual group
A potential is always larger that it’s associated ________ group
Actual group
Refers to something of value that benefits both the actual and potential members of a group?
Collective good
What problem brings difficulty with which the large groups are unable to activate all their potential members
Free rider problem
Problem that occurs when people do not join groups because they can benefit from the groups activity or collective good with joining?
The Free rider problem
