Pluralists Maintain That the Influence of Interest Groups on Government

question 16

Multiple Choice

Pluralists maintain that the influence of interest groups on government is not undemocratic, because

• A) individual interests are indirectly represented in the policymaking process through these groups.
• B) every group enjoys the same success in gaining access to members of Congress.
• C) interest group lobbyists are elected by the people.
• D) groups have equal numbers of members and the same level of resources.
• E) free riders provide the funds necessary to promote the interests of all citizens.

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Definitions:

Batesian Mimicry

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Müllerian Mimicry

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Intertidal Zone

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Niches

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