The Pluralist Perspective, Associated with Robert Dahl, David Reisman, and Others

question 8

Multiple Choice

The pluralist perspective, associated with Robert Dahl, David Reisman, and others, suggests that elites do not control all decisions because

• A) they cannot always agree
• B) they are no longer that rich
• C) they cannot influence elections
• D) the media exposes their activities

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Credit Union

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Maturity Value

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360-Day Year

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