Which Theory Says That Public Policy Largely Results from a Variety

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which theory says that public policy largely results from a variety of interest groups competing with one another to promote laws that benefit members of their respective groups?

• A) Cooperativism
• B) Majoritarianism
• C) Pluralism
• D) Capitalism
• E) Legalism

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Definitions:

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and social scientist known for developing the theories of Marxism, which critiques the effects of capitalism and advocates for a classless society.

Social Change

The transformation over time in the social structures and cultural patterns of a society.

Gesellschaft

A term used in sociology to describe a society characterized by weak interpersonal relationships, with social bonds based more on self-interest and less on familial or community ties.

Gemeinschaft

A term used in sociology to describe community bonds and social relations based on personal and family ties, often contrasted with Gesellschaft (society).