Political Science Theories

1. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of elite theory. In your essay be sure to discuss the work of Mosca and Michels. You should also include any relevant material discussed in class. Feel free to supplement your discussion with your own observations of politics and society.(however, be sure to demonstrate your knowledge of the material we studied)

2. Compare and contrast how Lenin and Bernstein would respond to the following question: How is socialism to be achieved?

3. Describe and evaluate the approaches of Weber and Strauss to the study of politics.

Pick two of the three questions to be responded to. You must stay on topic, and use citations correctly. Use both of the provided files to base what you want to write off of! Please remember to STAY ON TOPIC. This is extremely important, and I cannot stress this enough.