Which of the Following Is an Assumption of Pluralism

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of pluralism?

• A) Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions.
• B) Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites.
• C) Interest groups are integral to government decisions.
• D) Policy makers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences.
• E) Political parties matter more than interest groups in shaping government policies.

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Definitions:

Democratic Political Process

A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

Rent-Seeking Activity

Behavior by individuals or firms to increase their share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, often through lobbying for favorable regulations or policies.

Economic Efficiency

A state in which resources are allocated in the most beneficial way, maximizing the production of goods and services.

Government Program

Initiatives or plans implemented by the government to achieve specific social, economic, or political goals.