What Is the Pluralist Understanding of the Way American Democracy

question 133

Multiple Choice

What is the pluralist understanding of the way American democracy works?

• A) Citizens have more than one way to influence government leaders.
• B) Interest group systems are inherently undemocratic.
• C) Elections are the best way to communicate with the government.
• D) Federalism makes it difficult for interest groups to influence government.
• E) Citizens can control the government by using pressure groups.

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Definitions:

Reassessing

The act of revising or reevaluating something to make necessary adjustments or to consider new information.

Goals And Ambitions

The desired outcomes, aspirations, or targets that an individual or organization strives to achieve through concerted efforts.

Informal Power Base

Influence or authority derived from personal networks, charisma, or knowledge, rather than official position or rank.

Coercive

A form of power or influence that involves forcing someone to do something through threats or pressure.