Date of Graduation
8-1989
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Political Science
Advisor/Mentor
Steven M. Neuse
Committee Member
Robert L. Savage
Second Committee Member
James C. Malachowski
Keywords
Government, policy, political influence
Abstract
In early civics lessons Americans are taught that theirs is a system of participatory government, that one person's vote does have meaning, and that by making views known to representatives they will be acted upon. They are taught about the governmental process, the steps involved in legislation, the function of the judicial and executive branches, and the means of political participation. Seemingly, they are given a working knowledge of government in action. What they are not made aware of during these lessons is that there are systems within the system and certain unwritten rules which must be followed in order to experience any degree of success in the political realm.
Citation
Hayes, R. Q. (1989). Small Groups and Political Influence: A Case Study. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2723