what is the pluralist theory of american politics
Pluralist theory a theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies. Elite theory
a theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened. Subgovernments. a network of groups within the American political system that exercise a great deal of control over specific policy areas. Also known as iron triangles, they are composed of interest group leaders interested in a particular policy, the government agency in charge of administrering that policy, and the members of congressional committees and subcommittes handling that policy.