The Issue of Urban Renewal in Boston's West End Illustrates

question 19

Multiple Choice

The issue of urban renewal in Boston's West End illustrates the point that

• A)mass-based interest groups can effectively block government policy.
• B)government policies are designed to maintain a political equilibrium.
• C)groups faced with policies harmful to their interests often lack the leadership and resources to organize.
• D)interest groups will arise whenever there is a need.
• E)minority groups, even when organized, often fail.

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Definitions:

Leadership Grid Theory

A model describing leadership styles based on varying levels of concern for people and production, aiming to identify the most effective leadership approach.

Leader/Member Exchange Theory

A theory focusing on the relationship between leaders and individual members, emphasizing that the quality of these relationships can impact organizational outcomes.

Social Role Theory

The theory that people’s behavior is shaped by the social roles they occupy, which are influenced by societal expectations and norms.

Evolutionary Theory

Evolutionary Theory is a scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, stating that species change over time through processes like natural selection.