Which of the Following Best Explains How the Nomination Process

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains how the nomination process reflects pluralist theory?

• A) The centralized nature of the nomination process encourages special interest groups to compete for influence.
• B) The decentralized nature of the nominating process provides multiple opportunities for various groups to organize and attempt to influence the outcome.
• C) The fact that the president is nominated at a national convention tends to open up the process to numerous groups.
• D) The nomination process in the United States is dominated by the elite.
• E) The nomination process in the United States is controlled by various factions in Congress.

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