How we live in a Pluralist Democracy

          For those of you who don't already know, pluralism is basically when many groups have access to power and can affect the government. There can be a supreme power such as a president, but in a pluralist democracy, that one supreme power does not have complete control over the society. I believe the United States is one example of a pluralist democracy. 

          The United States Government is mainly made up of the Supreme Court, Congress, and President. The Supreme Court and Congress are two groups of people that have power in the U.S. Government. Even though the president has most of the power in America, Congress can override some of the president's decisions whenever they feel necessary. Another group that has power in the United States is its citizens. We are quite populous and control whether someone is elected into our government or not. Essentially everyone has access to power in the United States Government, which is what makes us a Pluralist Democracy. 

          Recently, Hurricane Harvey struck the state of Texas, greatly impacting its oil industry. Harvey caused the company Exxon Mobil to shut down its major refinery in Texas, which since has led to a great increase in gas prices across the United States. Companies like Exxon Mobil have a lot of power in our country. They decide how much we pay for gas and how much gas is available to buy and use. Oil companies are just one example of the many businesses that control our society and make us a pluralist democracy. 

Here is a chart showing where the oil industry is in relation to Hurricane Harvey

For further information on Hurricane Harvey affecting the oil industry:

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/28/hurricane-harvey-affect-texas-oil-industry-242103