Theories of Representative Democracy

participatory democracy definition

all members of group participate in decision making

participatory democracy - examples in major GOV institutions

- town hall meetings

- initiatives and referendums in state and local towns

participatory democracy - examples in US GOV policy decisions

- House of Representatives

- elected by the people

participatory democracy - examples in US events

- Iowa caucuses

participatory democracy - examples in US debates on policy

- presidential town hall events

pluralist democracy - definition

model of democracy which stresses vigorous competition

pluralist democracy - examples in major GOV institutions

- interests groups

- media

pluralist democracy - examples in US GOV policy decisions

lack of new gun regulations despite public opinion polls

pluralist democracy- examples in US events

- rise of lobbying

pluralist democracy- examples in US debates on policy

- cable news networks

- talk radio

- internet

Elite democracy - definition

privileged classes get power and help make decisions

Elite democracy - examples in major gov institutions

electoral college

Elite democracy - examples in US gov policy decisions

- senators used to be picked by state gov

- background of SCOTUS (supreme court of u.s.)

Elite democracy - examples in US events

background and wealth of candidates

Elite democracy - examples in US debates on policy

tax debate