Which of the Following Statements, If True, Would Undermine the Idea

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements, if true, would undermine the idea of pluralism?

• A) Members of Congress have become increasingly dependent on political action committee (PAC) contributions to fund their campaigns.
• B) Political action committees (PACs) are not always successful in securing favorable government policies.
• C) Membership in labor unions has decreased over the past several decades.
• D) Individuals with shared grievances do not always come together to form interest groups.
• E) The number of interest groups with lobbyists in Washington, D.C., has increased over the past several decades.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace, determined by the supply and demand for that good or service.

Willingness to Pay

The highest sum a person is willing to pay for a product or service, signifying the importance they place on it.

Perfectly Competitive

A perfectly competitive market is one where there are many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and no barriers to entry or exit, leading to efficient prices.

Maximize

To increase to the greatest possible amount or degree or to achieve the highest possible outcome in a given situation.