Elite Pluralism Refers to the Fact That

question 52

Multiple Choice

Elite pluralism refers to the fact that

• A)many important government officials in the United States are not elected by the American public.
• B)most American interest groups will only accept members who have a college degree and make above a certain amount of money each year.
• C)political leaders in the United States have a wide range of views and are not exclusively liberal or conservative.
• D)economic elites have used group politics to achieve considerably more influence than mass-based forces in the American political process.

Understand the basic principles and violations under the Sherman Act.

Recognize the global application of antitrust laws to U.S.-based firms engaged in international activities.

Identify and evaluate the potential anticompetitive effects of various business agreements and practices, including tying agreements.

Distinguish between different antitrust treatments like per se illegal activities versus rule of reason.

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