A Criticism of Interest Group Pluralism Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A criticism of interest group pluralism is

• A) its inherent propensity for compromise, the character of which tends to be antidemocratic.
• B) its class bias in favor of those with greater financial resources.
• C) that its ideals are too closely associated with Marxist-Leninist ideology and are therefore unacceptable to the majority of Americans.
• D) that it favors the interests of large states over those of small states.
• E) that it gives too much influence to religious organizations and therefore threatens the separation of church and state.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The savings businesses gain from operating at a larger scale, where the expense for each unit produced diminishes as the scale enlarges.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input in the production process is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in market demand.

Long Run

An economic term referring to a period during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent or salaries.