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According to Brym and Lie,political sociology has made good progress since the 1950s.Each theory they discuss has made useful contributions.For example,pluralist theory has contributed to our understanding of how:
A) democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests
B) despite compromise and accommodation,power is concentrated among high-status groups
C) despite the concentration of power in society,shifts in the distribution of power do occur
D) despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life,the state exerts a powerful,independent influence on political life
E) none of these choices
Pluralist Theory
suggests that power in a society is distributed among many groups and interests, allowing for multiple competing viewpoints and interests to coexist and influence policy.
Democratic Politics
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Group Interests
The collective goals or aspirations of a specific group of individuals based on shared identities or purposes.
- Evaluate the role of different theoretical frameworks in comprehending the political dynamics and the allocation of power in society.
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- Evaluate the role of different theoretical frameworks in comprehending the political dynamics and the allocation of power in society.
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