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What Are The Five Propositions Of The Pluralist Theory

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The pluralist theory argues that the political process in the U.S. is a product of competing interest groups that aim to obtain influence in decision-making in pursuit of their interests (Perry 1991, 551). Huey L. Perry discusses five propositions of the pluralist theory that explains national black politics: 1) political resources are non-cumulative and unequal, 2) decision making involves multiple factions of power and one faction is sovereign, 3) the U.S. governmental structure provides several opportunities for groups to achieve their goals, 4) bargaining and negotiations between the interest groups and government officials shapes public policy formulation, and 5) public policies add up to solve a problem rather than one policy being the
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