Pluralism Contends That,on Most Issues

question 50

Multiple Choice

Pluralism contends that,on most issues,

• A)corporate elites have more control over economic policy than do "the politicians in the visible government."
• B)the will of the majority of the voting public determines government policy.
• C)it is the preferences of special interests that largely determine what government does.
• D)true authority lies with the elected politicians,and not with the public that put them in office.
• E)the diverse nature of the citizenry enhances the democratic process in policymaking.

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