Question 1: Pluralism, state autonomy, and elitism are three theories of U.S. policy making. Pluralism focuses on the power of individuals, state autonomy on bureaucracies, and elitism on the effect of elites in society. Which of these theories do you think best explains how policy changes or not?
Question 2: What influence do you feel that interest organizations have in policy-making in Washington, D.C.? Is their influence generally positive or negative? Explain why. If possible, provide examples.