Political elites

Definition

Political elites are individuals or groups that hold a disproportionate amount of power and influence within a political system. They often shape policy, control significant resources, and have privileged access to decision-making processes.

Related terms

Power Dynamics:

The study of how power is distributed and exercised within any given society.

Policy Making: The process through which governments create laws, regulations, or guidelines to govern societal behavior.

Influence:

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the outcome itself