Views on Representative Democracy

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…political power. The same theory applies in a pluralist society, in which political resources are so widely scattered that no single group or government institution can dominate the political process. Instead, government policies are the result of a complex pattern of political haggling, compromises, and shifting alliances. In order to gain more power, each elite wants to gain the favor of the populace. Thus, the government must remain responsive to the interests of the people.