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

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The number of interest groups in Washington, D.C., has decreased over the past several decades.
• B) Elected officials rarely take into account the views of interest groups.
• C) Business/economic interests have more lobbyists in Washington, D.C., than other types of organizations.
• D) Elected officials seek out the opinions of multiple interest groups when creating policy.
• E) Membership in labor unions has remained stable over the past several decades.

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Definitions:

Split-up

A corporate action where a company divides its business operations into two or more independently run companies.

Complementary Resources

Assets or inputs that when used together enhance the value or productivity of each other in the production process.

Corporate Restructurings

The process of significantly changing a company's operations, structure, or financial setup, often to improve profitability or efficiency.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives holders voting rights.