A Criticism of Interest Group Pluralism Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

A criticism of interest group pluralism is

• A)its inherent propensity for compromise, the character of which tends to be antidemocratic.
• B)its class bias in favor of those with greater financial resources.
• C)that its ideals are too closely associated with Marxist-Leninist ideology and are therefore unacceptable to the majority of Americans.
• D)that it gives too much influence to religious organizations and therefore threatens the separation of church and state.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Societies

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the desires of the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Relationship Orientations

The inclination or preference towards certain types of interactions or bonds with others, influencing personal connections.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are, based on their group membership(s).

Virginians

Residents or natives of Virginia, a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.