The Formation of Interest Groups in the Pluralist Argument Occurred

question 19

Multiple Choice

The formation of interest groups in the pluralist argument occurred because ______.

• A) the government controlled the means of production
• B) groups formed spontaneously whenever shared interests were threatened or could be enhanced by political action
• C) wealthy individuals were willing to bankroll interest groups that promoted the public good since the government would not
• D) the parties exercised so much control that the only way to generate more public input was through the creation of new groups

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