What Is Elitism? 1

What Is Elitism?

The fundamental normative question underlying elite theory is whether the relative power of a group exceeds that of its relative size (i.e., whether the relative power of a group exceeds that of its relative size). … Read more

What Is Populism? 2

What Is Populism?

Populism has taken many forms in America, from popular agricultural parties in the late nineteenth century to the 2016 presidential election. The term “populism” has been used for both democratic and authoritarian movements. In an … Read more

What Is Authoritarianism? 3

What Is Authoritarianism?

Authoritarian government is a system in which political power condenses into one or more figures of authority. Authoritarian governments are created by democratic means, in which a particular leader or party is elected and power … Read more