Question 1: Identify an issue that never made it onto the public agenda. Why do you think this issue was not more successful?
Question 2: How does elite theory differ from the pluralist theory? In your opinion, which theory better explains who has more power to set the policy agenda?
Question 3: Who has the power to set the policy agenda? In your opinion, which groups are the most influential? Why? Discuss how certain groups might be more or less influential, depending on the policy issue.