Theories+of+Democratic+Government

- Government is a reflection of underlying economic forces - Society is divided into classes (Capitalists, Workers, Farmers, Intellectuals) - Power struggle between workers and capitalists -Who dominates the economy will dominate the government
 * Marxist

Mills - Power elite makes decisions - Elite includes corporate leaders, top military officials, and key politicians - Their policies serve the elite

Weber and the Bureaucrats (appointed officials) - Those who come to power will be dominated by those who operate the government agencies - Because they are dominated by government agencies they have to get through a lot of "red tape" (rules and procedures that must be followed) to get anything done

Pluralists - No single elite - No single dominate political group - Those in power are divided and thus represent its followers**