Military Elitism

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the various forms of government, including, pluralism, social democracy, participatory democracy and the concept of elitism. The paper focuses on the system of military elitism where all citizens would be granted an equal opportunity to participate in the government, but, this participation would be founded upon the individuals' participation in the military of the country. The paper then considers the potential negative outcomes of military elitism but concludes with a positive perspective of this form of government.

Outline:
Who Should Rule
The Potential Political Venues
The Proposed System and Value of Military Elitism
The Elitism in Current Military Spending
The Arguments Against Military Elitist Government
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The form of government which is perceived as the most fair in regards to both the connection and investment of the citizen with the government, alongside the citizen's capacity to obtain power through the government, is military elitism. In this form of government, participation would be limited to those who have served in the military. By establishing this requirement, it ensures that all those living within the country who wish to achieve political power must first help the country through serving it in the military. This would create a ruling class of individuals who have and will continue to serve the country, with hopefully its best intentions in mind."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bealey, Frank. "Democratic Elitism and the Autonomy of Elites." International Political Science Review. 17.3, Traditions in Pluralist Thought, pp. 319-331.
• Lieberson, Stanley. "An Empirical Study of Military-Industrial Linkages." The American Journal of Sociology. 76.4, pp. 562-584.
• "Social Democracy." Encyclopedia Brittanica Online. Retrieved on 21 February 2008, from:
• Bentley, Robert J. "The Challenge of Pluralism." The Journal of Negro Education. 40.4, pp. 337-341.
• McMullen, W.A. "Censorship and Participatory Democracy: A Paradox." Analysis. 32.6, pp. 207-208.

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