A Flaw in Pluralism Theory Is the Fact That

question 59

Multiple Choice

A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that

• A)the interest group system is unrepresentative,because some interests are far better organized and more powerful than others.
• B)the public interest is never served by policies that promote special interests.
• C)larger groups always prevail politically over smaller groups.
• D)political parties better represent different interests than do interest groups.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Foregone Benefit

The lost potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Alternative Cost

Also known as opportunity cost, it represents the benefit that is missed or given up when choosing one alternative over another.

Comparative Cost

Analyzing and comparing the costs of different business strategies or production methodologies to identify the most effective option.

Decision-Making Process

A series of steps a person or organization takes to come to a conclusion and take action, from identifying a problem to evaluating the outcomes of the chosen solution.