Pluralist Interest Group Systems
Definition
Pluralist interest group systems refer to political systems where multiple interest groups compete for influence and power, with no single group dominating the decision-making process.
Analogy
Imagine a school cafeteria with different clubs vying for attention. Each club has its own agenda and tries to convince students to join them. No one club has complete control over what happens in the cafeteria.
Related terms
Lobbying: The act of trying to influence government decisions by advocating for specific policies or interests.
Pressure Groups: Organizations that aim to influence public policy by exerting pressure on elected officials or government agencies.
Interest Aggregation: The process of combining various individual interests into collective demands or policies.
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