The Theory of Pluralism Is One in Which ______

question 92

Multiple Choice

The theory of pluralism is one in which ______.

• A) competition among groups serves to keep any one of them in check
• B) the growth of interest groups must be suppressed by the government
• C) individual voices matter more than those of interest groups
• D) large interest groups are encouraged to operate at the expense of minorities

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Definitions:

Awareness Contexts

The different situations or environments in which individuals can gain knowledge or consciousness about specific issues.

Blame Projection

The act of attributing one's own faults or responsibilities onto others.

Scapegoating

The act of unjustly blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, often as a way of deflecting attention from the true causes.

Blame Trajectory

The process through which responsibility or fault for a negative outcome is assigned or shifted among individuals or groups over time.