Which theorists argue that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office

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Brice Hale

2 February, 08:08

Which theorists argue that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office

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Harrison Wyatt · Answer 1

Answer: Elite Theorists

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The elite theory is a theoretical perspective in political science that argues primarily that a community's affairs are best handled by a small group of its members and that in modern societies, such an arrangement is inevitable. This theorists, foremost among whom are Roberto Michels, Mosca, Pareto, C. W. Mills, Dye etc are of the opinion that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office.