Philosophy
Interest Group Pluralism and Its Critiques in Democratic Theory
Quick fact
Interest group pluralism argues that democracy thrives through competition among many groups, not just through voting, yet critics note that groups with more resources dominate this contest, making 'pluralist' democracy often a hierarchy of influence.
Why this is interesting
If democracy is all about the people's voice, is it fair when lobbyists for big oil have more say than a million scattered citizens?