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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.
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Which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created by divine power?
Divine Right Theory is the theory about the origins of government that it was created by divine power.
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
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.
Which theory about the origins of government holds that government was first imposed by force?
The origin of government emphasizes the power of violence through the force theory.
What is the difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
An autocracy is a government in which a single person holds unlimited political power. An oligarchy is a government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite.
