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:

Journal

A detailed record where all financial transactions of a business are initially recorded before being summarized in the ledger.

Ledger

A ledger is a comprehensive collection of accounts used in accounting to record and summarize all financial transactions.

Capital Account

An account used for a proprietorship that represents the owner’s equity.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific point in time.