<Li> Step 3, after a decision or output is made (e.g., a specific policy), it interacts with its environment, and if it produces change in the environment, there are "outcomes ." </Li> <Li> Step 4, when a new policy interacts with its environment, outcomes may generate new demands or supports and groups in support or against the policy ("feedback") or a new policy on some related matter . </Li> <Li> Step 5, feedback, leads back to Step 1, forming a never - ending cycle . </Li> <P> If the system functions as described, then we have a "stable political system". If the system breaks down, then we have a "dysfunctional political system". </P>

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