https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8 Which theory do you think interest groups best illustrate today? Post in that column the evidence that best backs up your claim. Include your first name in your post. en-us 2021-05-10 18:04:37 UTC 2021-05-12 05:04:48 UTC hello@padlet.com jharget https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1510592862 2021-05-10 18:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1510592862 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513035126 I believe that Pluralism is shown by interest groups the most today. This is because Interest Groups all compete with each other for power and influence over congress to advocate for an issue they support. No one group is too dominant over any of the others. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513035126 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513036021 2021-05-11 12:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513036021 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513042421 Interest groups best illustrate the pluralism theory of democracy. There are many different interest groups that work for their own causes and try to influence government. Some groups have much more influence than others, but it is still not elitism since groups themselves consist of many people.]]> 2021-05-11 12:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513042421 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513042939 I think that intrest group best illistrate elitism. Intrest groups run on money, so the idividuals who donate the most have the largest influence. They are able to support groups of thier choosing and give them the resources to acomplish a goal. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513042939 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513045895 2021-05-11 12:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513045895 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046069 I think that the interest groups best illustrates Pluralist democracy theory, because they are formed around a issue, which then gets the support of a notable politician. Anyone who believes in the similar issue can vouch or join that specific interest group (if there is one), and as the group gets bigger and bigger, a politician will pick that issue up, and legislate for it. However, take note, that there are many, many of these interest groups, all forming around different issues and aspects of the world. Each will compete with one and another, so that they will gain the favor of one politician to support their clause. To me, this seems much like the pluralist democracy, where groups compete to gain politicians who will advocate for their interest. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046069 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046092 I think that interest groups best show the pluralist theory of democracy at work today. Interest groups are formed to influence policy makers in order to support their position on certain topic. Interest groups are competing with one another to try and gain the favor of different politicians so they will advocate their ideas in Congress. The pluralist theory states that many groups will compete in order to influence policy which is exactly what is being done by interest groups. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046092 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046142 Interest groups can be described best as a pluralist democracy. This is because interest groups cover a broad scope of voters and anybody can contribute to an interest group. The soul purpose of interest groups is to push for legislation on what they believe in. So, there are going to be many different groups that compete with each other, which fits the definition of a pluralist democracy.]]> 2021-05-11 12:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046142 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046668 I believe that elitism best represents our current system of interest groups. Rich people have a larger amount of power to influence the interest groups, even though people can still band together and form interest groups. It is hard for smaller interest groups to grow without funding, and even if they have public support or interest a group which advocates for lower class interests will not be afforded the same privileges other ones have unless someone decides it is in their best interest to fund it.]]> 2021-05-11 12:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513046668 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513051754 I think that interest groups best represent a participatory government because everyone is allowed to join an interest group and greatly influence policy, but in the end it is still up to the lawmakers.]]> 2021-05-11 12:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513051754 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513052429 Pluralism is the theory which can best describe current interest groups. There are already a multitude of interest groups, each interested in their own ideas. That's why they are usually specialized in an area of policies. Each are pushing for their own agendas, competing with other groups for their input on policies.]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513052429 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053065 i think that interest groups best illustrate pluralism today. while most interest groups could be representations of elitism because of the impact money has involving interest groups, interest groups show more resemblance with pluralism. there are a multitude of interest groups. out of those interest groups, groups with the same or similar beliefs they will work together to get a candidate elected that supports their beliefs. they will also work against competition in order to reach their goal which is the basis of pluralism.]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053065 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053223 I think pluralism is most relevant to interest groups because we have a lot of competing groups with differing ideas and opinions on policies. Even if some groups have more influence, any group can make a difference, so it is not elitism. These interest group compete for power and influence in policymaking. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053223 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053881 I think interest groups today best illustrate pluralism because of the amount of interest groups and the fact that the people in these groups work together to influence policy. Additionally, there are no groups that dominate politics- interest groups are for the the most part balanced and formed around different issues. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513053881 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513054217 I think interest groups best illustrates Elitism because a lot of interest groups have funding to advertise and can create pacs. They have people who give them money for advocating their views which makes them wealthy. In addition bigger interest groups have more of an influence on congress because they no more people in power which helps their agenda, making them powerful as well. Most interest groups chose to donate (indirectly) or endorse/ support either the republican or the democratic parties, putting 3rd parties at an disadvantage, meaning interest groups use their power and money to weed out smaller, less wealthy candidates. Interest groups are small in comparison to the people who live in America and support them. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513054217 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055133  I think that interests groups best represent pluralism in government today. I say this because there are many differing interest groups out there fighting for their own laws or opposing laws depending on which group you are in. However there is no one group has that much power over all the rest, each group has enough power and strength to get their voices heard and have change in our government. All interests groups have the power to change therefor making it pluralism.]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055133 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055165 I believe interest groups show the use of elitism democracy the most. This is because interest groups them selves need and run on money, this money comes from the people that support the interest groups. This also gives way for wealthy people to use their money for their own influence in the interest groups that they prioritize.]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055165 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055241 This theory best aligns with interest groups because interest groups influence policy making significantly and politicians create those policies. Since interest groups are just citizens with a common interest and almost anyone can join if they support the cause, it reflects participatory theory. Interest groups also aren't direct and work hard to influence instead and have their interests heard by politicians. ]]> 2021-05-11 12:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055241 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055906 I think Interest groups best represent a pluralist democracy. Interest groups are groups of people with common goals that work to gain attention from congress to get their policy or their interest supported in the government. In a pluralist democracy, many groups compete to influence policy, and that is exactly what interest groups do. For example, there can be conflicting interest groups where one is for and another is against abortion, so they will compete with each other to influence policy and gain congress' attention, but the groups are pretty equal, no one dominates another completely.]]> 2021-05-11 12:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513055906 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513066783 I personally think the Pluralist model of democracy is what interest groups illustrate. The main thing about interest groups is that they are always competing with other groups for policies that benefits them. I don't think Elitism quite fits because money is not always the deciding factor, and there are many instances that show this. While citizens do have some influence, they are still only a small part of it, and the competition aspect is still most important.]]> 2021-05-11 12:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513066783 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513070947 not technically what the question is asking, but the electoral college is also this]]> 2021-05-11 12:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513070947 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513247707 I think the participatory model best fits interest groups because citizens themselves get to choose what groups they want to support. They can support a group based on their policy in order to try to get policies they want enacted.]]> 2021-05-11 13:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1513247707 https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1516306761 I think that Pluralism best illustrates interest groups today because there are many that exist, each seeking for recognition at an (ideally) national level. With a pluralist democracy, the interest groups compete with one another to appeal to the community members. This way, they attract people that support their goals and other people who have an interest for it.]]> 2021-05-12 05:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jharget/v8cgy10pohj0mpv8/wish/1516306761