Political views and Types of politics

Class View

view that the government is dominated by capitalists; the elite determine policy and maintain control over the state. This perspective emphasizes that socioeconomic classes shape political power, leading to a government that primarily serves the interests of the wealthy elite.

Power Elite View

Government is dominated by those outside the government like military or top business leaders.

Bureaucratic view

government is dominated by elected officials

Pluralist View

A large number of groups affect policy ex. all of the above

Creedial View

The morality of impassioned elites drive policy changes

Majoritarian Politics

making appeals to large segments of voters

Interest Group Politics

One small group benefits from a policy and another small group pays

Client Politics

A policy which one small group benefits and everyone else pays

Entrepreneurial politics

a broad majority stands to gain, while a well-organized minority bears the burden or cost of the change.