Which of the Following Is Held as an Undisputed Fact

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is held as an undisputed fact among political scientists today?

• A) Pluralist theory is far more accurate than elite theory.
• B) Elite theory no longer applies in modern politics.
• C) Neither pluralist theory nor elite theory explain the role of interest groups.
• D) Interest groups are an essential feature of American democracy.
• E) Interest groups have no policy-making power unless they represent elites.

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