Which of the Following Statements Best Supports the Pluralist Point

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best supports the pluralist point of view with regard to public opinion and public policy?

• A) Public policy should reflect the will of the majority.
• B) Public policy should reflect the will of the public conveyed through the free expression of the views of many different groups.
• C) Public policy should reflect the views of the dominant group event if it is not a majority.
• D) Public policy should reflect the will of government officials.
• E) Public policy should be made without regard to public opinion.

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Definitions:

Accommodation Strategies

Conflict resolution methods where one party yields to the other's desires or demands in order to maintain harmony and avoid confrontation.

Bargaining Mix

The combination of topics, issues, and interests that are negotiated during a bargaining process.

Negotiation Steps

The structured phases or actions undertaken during the process of negotiating, typically including preparation, discussion, clarification of goals, negotiation towards a win-win outcome, agreement, and implementation.

Initial Strategies

Refers to the first set of plans or methods applied to start a process or tackle a problem.