Pluralism

Definition

The belief or theory that political power should be distributed among various interest groups in society rather than being concentrated in one group or institution.

Related terms

Interest groups: Organizations that represent specific interests or causes and seek to influence public policy.

Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence government policies or decisions by individuals or interest groups.

Power diffusion: The spreading out of political power among different actors, preventing any single entity from having too much control.