Robert Dahl Describes a Number of "Access Points" for Special

question 23

Multiple Choice

Robert Dahl describes a number of "access points" for special interest groups to influence policy. Which of the following is NOT one of these access points?

• A) Courts
• B) Executive branch offices
• C) Political party organizations
• D) Congress
• E) News media

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Definitions:

Diffusion

Diffusion in social sciences refers to the process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system.

Entrepreneurs

Individuals who create, organize, and manage a business venture, taking on financial risk to do so.

Scientific Output

The measurable contributions and results from research activities, often including publications, patents, and new technologies.

Government Laboratories

Government laboratories are research facilities funded and operated by the government, focusing on various fields like health, defense, energy, and the environment, to advance knowledge and support government services.