A Politician Working from a Pluralist Theory of Modern Democracy

question 30

Multiple Choice

A politician working from a pluralist theory of modern democracy would most likely:

• A) appreciate interest groups because they limit the consolidation of political power, even if interest groups make the politician's work more difficult
• B) work against interest groups because, as Weber theorized, good government should be run by skilled politicians and bureaucrats, not interest groups
• C) form strategic alliances with interest groups in order to form an effective power elite
• D) use interest groups as a way of facilitating participatory democracy

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Definitions:

Social Consciousness

An awareness shared by individuals within a society regarding social issues, including inequalities and injustices, promoting collective action.

Externality

A consequence of an economic activity, such as pollution, that affects third parties.

Acid Rain

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