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What is the primary role of the government in a democratic society, according to R.Dahl?
What is the primary role of the government in a democratic society, according to R.Dahl?
To maintain order, cooperation, and stability, and act as a neutral party or referee.
How does the government act in the Neutral State Model?
How does the government act in the Neutral State Model?
As a neutral party, helping different groups compete fairly, making decisions through discussions and compromises.
What is the main difference between the Weathervane Model and the Broker State Model?
What is the main difference between the Weathervane Model and the Broker State Model?
In the Weathervane Model, the state is influenced by the most powerful group, whereas in the Broker State Model, the state facilitates interactions between various interest groups.
What type of groups do not have direct access to decision-makers, according to the Outsider Groups concept?
What type of groups do not have direct access to decision-makers, according to the Outsider Groups concept?
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How does the distribution of power need to be scrutinized in a democratic society?
How does the distribution of power need to be scrutinized in a democratic society?
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What is the implication of politics being a zero-sum game, according to the text?
What is the implication of politics being a zero-sum game, according to the text?
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What is the role of the government in the Broker State Model?
What is the role of the government in the Broker State Model?
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What is R.Dahl's view on the relationship between economic power and political power?
What is R.Dahl's view on the relationship between economic power and political power?
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How does the government maintain order, cooperation, and stability in a democratic society?
How does the government maintain order, cooperation, and stability in a democratic society?
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What is the significance of the concept of Outsider Groups in understanding power dynamics in a democratic society?
What is the significance of the concept of Outsider Groups in understanding power dynamics in a democratic society?
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