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The exercise of power by parties, individuals and groups, at the time when they are collectively in control of the state, over matters which are directly connected with the governing of the state. Public policy – working definition

Democratic model of public policy Party A policies ELECTION Party A Wins Party A policy = public policy Party B policies PARTY POLICY ELECTION PUBLIC POLICY

Some theories of public policy Marxist theory Structuralism/functionalism Pluralism Rational choice

Democratic model of public policy Party A policies ELECTION Party A Wins Party A policy = public policy Party B policies PARTY POLICY ELECTION PUBLIC POLICY

1. The electorate 2. Politicians 3. Unelected officials 4. Elites 5. Interest groups 6. Big corporations 7. Think tanks POSSIBLE ACTORS IN THE POLICY PROCESS

Pluralist model of public policy Pre-election party policy Think tanks Public opinion Interest groups Lobbyists Post election government policy Public policy Civil servants

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