The leader of the majority party is the Prime Minister. They control people through the Secret Police. Authoritarian Governments tolerates no or little pluralism Non-governmental centers of influence such as religion, education, debate over issues, etc. are allowed. Three schools of thought on Political Power Pluralist Perspective Reisman Political Power is dispersed and distributed among various competing interest or veto groups. Power is shared these various interest groups work towards compromise.
Decisions are a combination of negotiation, compromise, and agreement.
Pluralist Model all interest groups overlap each other. C. Wright Mills Power is concentrated in the hands of the rich. If you are a part of the elite, it is likely you will have a top position in government, business, judicial areas, or media. All are interconnected. The elite controls the mass through the media.