Critics of the Influence of Interest Groups Argue

question 65

Multiple Choice

Critics of the influence of interest groups argue

• A) iron triangles are unbreakable.
• B) iron triangles contribute to government inefficiency.
• C) iron triangles support programs that should be eliminated.
• D) iron triangles unnecessarily enlarge programs to meet their needs.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact with one another and derive meaning from these interactions through the use of symbols.

Common Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards shared among members of a community or society that guide behavior and social interaction.

Cultural Diversity

Cultural diversity is the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, valuing the differences in traditions, history, and expressions among groups.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to the interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.