Theodore Lowi's Theory of Interest-Group Liberalism

question 43

Multiple Choice

Theodore Lowi's theory of interest-group liberalism

• A)constitutes a partial and wrongful abdication by government of its authority over policy.
• B)argues that lawmakers are rightly prevented from using government to promote group interests.
• C)posits that interest groups result in an efficient use of society's resources.
• D)describes the effect of groups on policy,resulting in a system of rule by majorities.
• E)deals with the tendency of officials to support the policy demands of the interest group or groups that have a special stake in a policy.

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