... is the ways in which parties "fill the gap". By filling the gap he is recognizing the different interest that the upper- class and lower class have. More importantly he notes special interest groups look out the likelihood of the upper class for whereas the lower-class people do not have the same means as the upper class in taking care ... " in conflict and the idea that people actually "govern" is great enough to invite a re-examination of classical theory of democracy. Does ! the consideration of the place of conflict in a free political system open up the way for a redefinition of dem...

• Word Count: 1919
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate