After reading Chapter 9, the student should be able to:

1. Explain and summarize the basic assumptions of pluralism as well as the criticisms directed at the approach.
2. Explain and summarize the basic assumptions of the power elite model as well as the criticisms directed at the approach.
3. Understand the application of these theoretical approaches and examples of both.
4. Explain modifications to pluralism and the power elite approaches, such as plural elitism.
5. Appreciate the importance of an active, politically concerned citizenry.

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