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Who holds power in Elite and Class Theory?
The upper-class (wealthy) control the power in an Elite and Class Theory. Over a third of the nation's wealth is currently held by just one percent of the American Population. Elite and Class theorists believe that this one percent of Americans controls most policy decisions because they can afford to finance election campaigns and control key institution, such as large corporations.
The theory of government that maintains that vast numbers of competing groups vying for power can stymie compromise and leave the government in gridlock is called?
Elite theory
A form of government controlled by small powerful elite from the business class is called?
an oligarchy
Who were the patracians?
In ancient Rome, the Patricians were the elite class of noble families. They were supported by the Plebians, who were of the lower and middle classes.
Which theory of government states that a large group of people hold power?
In sociology and political science, elitist theory of government argues that power is held by a small group of people. Elite theorists included Elmer Eric Schattschneider, Thomas R. Dye, and James Burnham.
