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AP Gov Three Types of Democracies

Learn about the three types of democracies: Participatory democracy, where citizens directly vote for laws and policies; Pluralist democracy, where interest groups compete for influence; and Elite democracy, where elected representatives make important decisions.

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AP Gov Three Types of Democracies

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  1. AP Gov Three Types of Democracies

  2. Participatory Democracy • People vote directly for laws and other matters that affect them instead of voting for people to represent their interests • Examples: college students in 1960s formed Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) called for direct involvement of ordinary citizens to protest wars abroad and inequality at home • Propositions in some states (if get enough signatures can place issues on the ballot for people to vote on)

  3. Pluralist Democracy • Nongovernmental groups (interest groups) try to exert influence on political decision-making • They compete with each other to ensure people friendly to their ideas are elected • Pluralists theorists argue that no single view can control policy in the U.S. because ideas are so varied • Examples: National Rifle Association (NRA), PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

  4. Elite Democracy • Elected representatives make all important political decisions • Theory argues power is unequally distributed and people with resources and influence (elites) dominate • Masses have become more involved, but some argue elite-dominated politics prevail today ex. individuals of a higher socioeconomic status, & more $, education & access to gov. officials will take more political action

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