Theories on America

         America, as a democracy, should be pluralist. Many say that as a country, we abide by the theories of pluralism. We have a voting system and some representation from minority groups, so it makes sense, to an extent. Wilson states "that single group, even if it had many political resources, could dominate most, or even much, of the political process." So, although the United States has representation from other groups, the government is mostly made up of white men, who are likely to have similar stances.
          If America is not a pluralist nation, then what are we? If we think about who in the country has power, then most of the people who come to mind are wealthy. Take President Donald Trump for example. He has no political experience, but he has money, and popularity sprouted from the amount of money he has, which landed him the position he is in today. This closely ties into the theory of Marxism. Marxists believe that "government, whatever its outward form, is merely a reflection of underlying economic forces" and that "whichever class dominates the economy also controls the government." The United States of America is a Marxist nation, also proven by the fact that we are strongly capitalist, mainly interested in the needs of the upper and middle class. For example, food and education are much more difficult for the lower class to access, making living a joyful and productive life a challenge. As Wilson said, "the government 'is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.'"
         The U.S. does not strictly apply to any of the given theories, and can be identified as any of the above. However, the current political situation can be strongly backed by theories of Marxism, as the upper and middle classes are still benefiting off of the lower class's limited wealth, and the majority of government consists of white men.