Question

The pluralist model is rooted in a functionalist perspective which assumes that the government serves important functions no other institution can fulfill. Although __________ acknowledge that the government serves a number of important purposes in society, they assert that government exists for the benefit of wealthy or politically powerful elites who use the government to impose their will on the masses.

Answer 1

Answer:

Conflict theorist

Explanation:

The conflict theory was propounded by Karl Marx and it talks about the constant fight between the different classes in the society for the limited available resources. It is of the opinion that elites will set up systems of laws, traditions and other societal structures in order to further support their dominance and prevent others from joining.

The wealthy and powerful tend to hold on to their wealth and power by any means humanly possible thereby supressing those without powers or wealth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Conflict theorist          

Explanation:

The pluralist model is rooted in a functionalist perspective which assumes that the government serves important functions no other institution can fulfill. Although conflict theorist acknowledge that the government serves a number of important purposes in society, they assert that government exists for the benefit of wealthy or politically powerful elites who use the government to impose their will on the masses.  

While the pluralist model asserts that power is dispersed among groups; the insider groups and the outsider groups and that government serve important functions, Carl Marx in his conflict theory asserts that society is controlled by those with wealth and power and they hold on to it by suppressing the poor and powerless and they control the government who makes policies to their favor.