The Pluralist Theory Suggests That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The pluralist theory suggests that

• A) the political system is considered a marketplace in which a few groups compete against one powerful interest group.
• B) the political system is considered a marketplace in which a multitude of interests compete, with no one group or combination of groups powerful enough to dominate.
• C) the political system is a chaotic market that fails to produce efficient government policies.
• D) the political system is made up of many different interest groups, and most groups do not have the power to change the system.

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Definitions:

Internal Equilibrium

A state of balance within a system, especially regarding biological or chemical processes in living organisms.

Positive Feedback

A mechanism in which the output of a system amplifies the system or increases its output.

Thermoregulatory Maximum

The maximum capacity of an organism to maintain its core internal temperature within an optimal range, despite external temperature fluctuations.

Set Point

A general term for the level at which negative feedback tries to maintain stability.