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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Elitist -Apex
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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.
Majoritarianism, Pluralism, Elitism and Bureaucratic Rule are all major theories of political power. Pluralist, Elitist, and Marxism are also theories of power.
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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.
Religion influenced the application of economic theories in a huge way. In the olden days, people valued religion and would follow whatever guidance religion provided and that is how it gained so much power even in economic theories.