There are 5 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

The 3 levels of government are National (government), State (government) and Local (government). [Not to be confused with the 3 branches of government].

Since the formation of the United States, everyone (100 percent of population) has had the right to vote.

Politics is how society organizes itself and allocates authority.

We are NOT a direct democracy because we

These are some characteristics of Democracy

Certain forms of government are often, though not always, linked to a particular economic system. Which forms of government are often associated/linked to a particular economic system ?

Which of these is an example of Elite Theory

Pluralist theory of government holds that competing interest groups influence government and hold political power. Which is an example of pluralist theory?

Tradeoffs occur as a result of conflict between groups representing the competing interest of citizens. Is this an example of trade off? Allowing oil companies to drill off states coast, it may please those who needs jobs but also may harm the interest of those who depend on fishing and tourism if there is an accident.