In the Logic of Collective Action, Mancur Olson Challenged the Pluralist

question 112

Multiple Choice

In The Logic of Collective Action, Mancur Olson challenged the pluralist assumption that

• A)individuals always act according to their own self-interests.
• B)political representation is responsive to the influence of interest groups.
• C)organizations tend to dissolve away after their primary mission is accomplished.
• D)common interests among individuals automatically transform into group action.
• E)political entrepreneurs would naturally arise to form groups.

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Definitions:

Mass Media

Various forms of communication channels and tools used to distribute information to a large audience, such as newspapers, television, and radio.

Government Regulation

Laws, rules, or directives enacted by governments to control or manage specific activities, industries, or behaviors within their jurisdiction for the public good.

Liberal Leanings

A tendency or preference towards policies and beliefs that emphasize social equality, individual rights, and the protection of civil liberties.

Conservative Leanings

A political ideology favoring the maintenance of traditional institutions, skepticism towards change, and a preference for a gradual development over radical changes.