There Is a Common Assumption About Pluralist Politics That Government

question 68

Multiple Choice

There is a common assumption about pluralist politics that government programs emerge in response to interest group demands.

• A) This assumption has been shown to be true with respect to all the post-New Deal programs.
• B) Although in reality, interests and interest groups arise in defense of government programs.
• C) This is true with the exception of those groups narrowly tailored to business interests.
• D) Although in reality, interests and interest groups are not connected to government programs in any meaningful way.

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