Why Are Special Interests More Likely to Slow State Action

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why are special interests more likely to slow state action in democracies than in autocracies?

• A)Unlike democracies, special interests are well represented in autocracies.
• B)Unlike democracies, autocracies generally lack special interests.
• C)Democracies are legally required to satisfy special interests before making policy.
• D)Democracies are generally weaker governments than autocracies.
• E)Autocracies are likely to suppress public criticism from special interests.

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