Elite theory argues that a small group of individuals or families hold disproportionate power and influence in society, and that this power is used to maintain their own interests and control the political system.

Marxist theory argues that class struggle is the driving force of history, and that the political system is a reflection of the class structure of society.

Functionalist theory argues that political institutions serve a number of important functions for society, including maintaining social order, resolving conflicts, and allocating resources.

Marxist theory argues that the political system is a reflection of the underlying economic structure of society, and that the interests of the ruling class are always served by the political system.

Pluralist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social groups and interests, and that no single group or class has a monopoly on power.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a reflection of the underlying cultural values and beliefs of society, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.

Functionalist theory argues that the political system is a product of the interaction of a variety of social forces, including economic, social, and cultural factors, and that it serves to maintain social order and stability.