Elitist theories posit that authority belongs to a select few.
(The term for established rule by a few is an oligarchy.)
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Theories like elite theory and power structure theory argue that a small, privileged minority holds significant power within a society. These theories suggest that this elite group wields disproportionate influence over decision-making and resource distribution, often at the expense of the larger population.
Pluralist theories of power argue that power is dispersed among various groups and individuals in society, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small elite group. Pluralist theorists believe that power is distributed across different stakeholders, interest groups, and institutions, leading to a more decentralized and democratic distribution of power. They emphasize the role of competition and negotiation among these diverse actors in shaping public policy and decision-making processes.
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Majoritarianism, Pluralism, Elitism and Bureaucratic Rule are all major theories of political power. Pluralist, Elitist, and Marxism are also theories of power.
The force theory of the state is a belief of a group of people. They believe that the state has enough power to force citizens to do its will.