Political Science · Political Theory
The statement that ordinary people enjoy power not as individuals but as members of a particular association or interest group is related to:
AThe sociological theory of power
BThe Marxist theory of power
CThe elite theory of power
DThe pluralist theory of power ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The pluralist theory of power — This statement reflects the pluralist theory of power, so the answer is the pluralist theory.
Explanation
★This statement reflects the pluralist theory of power, so the answer is the pluralist theory.
★Pluralism holds that power is exercised through many competing groups, not by lone individuals.
★An ordinary citizen gains influence by joining associations, parties and interest groups.
★Power is dispersed among these groups, which bargain and check one another.
★Robert Dahl developed this pluralist account of dispersed group power.
★The elite theory, by contrast, holds that a small minority monopolises power.
★Thus the role of associations and interest groups is the hallmark of pluralism.
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