A Pluralist Approach to the U

question 63

Multiple Choice

A pluralist approach to the U.S.political system suggests that

• A)power is concentrated in the hands of a few.
• B)an anti-democratic bias exists in the capitalist system.
• C)power is widely dispersed throughout society.
• D)many people do not vote because they are alienated from the political system.

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Definitions:

U.S. Policy

The strategic decisions and actions taken by the United States government to address domestic and international issues.

Crime Rates

Statistics that measure the occurrence of crimes within a given area over a specified period, often used to assess safety and enforcement effectiveness.

Mid-nineteenth Century

Refers to the time period between 1850 and 1869, marking the middle of the 19th century.

Regressive Taxation

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, meaning lower-income individuals bear a proportionally higher tax burden.