Pluralist theory of democracy views power as:
- held by a single charismatic leader
- concentrated in a ruling elite
- evenly distributed among individuals
- dispersed among competing groups
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: D. dispersed among competing groups
1. Robert Dahl is a key pluralist theorist.
2. Multiple interest groups compete for influence.
3. Government mediates among groups; no group permanently dominates.
__Source: syllabus Political Theory — theories of democracy__