Elite Pluralists Take Which of These Positions

question 9

Multiple Choice

Elite pluralists take which of these positions?

• A)Voters make the final decisions as far as who represents them.
• B)Political elites are not a diverse social body.
• C)There is no diversity of interests among the various political groups.
• D)The competition for votes ensures that no one group retains political power indefinitely.

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Definitions:

Two Factor Theory

A theory that explains emotions and their arousal through a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Arousal

A state characterized by both physical and mental responsiveness or awareness, commonly linked with heightened alertness and an accelerated heartbeat.

Lust

An intense and passionate desire, often used in the context of sexual attraction.

Interdependence Theory

A psychological framework suggesting that the quality of relationships depends on the outcomes individuals perceive they could achieve through those relationships versus alone.