Although, the three theories among Marxist, Mill (The Power Elite) and Interest Group theory, they are somewhat similarities, however, there are some differences. Marxist and Interest Group theory both believe and political, economic social power reside in the hands of the wealthy.
The Mill (Power Elite) theory believe a different theory. They believe According to Power Elite (1956), “Mills outlined a historical analysis of power relations in the United States and proposed a model of elite rule comprising three interlocking bases of power: industrial, political, and military.” P.69 In addition, According to “Mills, preindustrial society in the United States was characterized by competing interest groups rather than an elite.” P.69
In contrast, interest groups, unlike elites, undergo constant change as people coalesce around specific interests and issues. E.g. within an interest group, if any one group becomes too powerful, a veto group forms in opposition to restore the balance of …show more content…
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