What are the main differences between pluralist and elitist theories? Illustrate your answers with specific examples.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should discuss the dispersion of power typical of pluralism and the concentration of power typical of elite theories. The answer should also contain examples of pluralist societies, in contrast with Marxism, neocolonialism, and patriarchy.

Political Science

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College students have used what major strategy in protesting the human rights abuses in the Darfur region of Sudan?

a. testifying before Congress b. pressuring their colleges and universities to divest from companies that operate in Sudan c. creating YouTube videos to raise public awareness of the crisis in Darfur d. sending student ambassadors to the region to engage in talks with government leaders

Political Science

The good faith exception was created in 1984

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

Political elites are likely to exhibit stronger support for democratic principles than are average Americans

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Suffrage is defined as

a. the right to a speedy trial. b. the right to privacy. c. the right to vote. d. the right to equal opportunity. e. the right to discriminate against women.

Political Science