Which Statement Represents a Pluralist Explanation for Increases in Defense

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a pluralist explanation for increases in defense spending?

• A)Increases in defense spending mainly reflect intense lobbying by weapons manufacturers.
• B)Increases in defense spending reflect the personal preferences of elected officials.
• C)Defense spending increases when the public demands greater attention be paid to national security threats.
• D)Increases in defense spending are typically random adjustments reflecting fluctuations in tax revenue.

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Definitions:

Worth Doing

An activity or task considered to be valuable or beneficial enough to justify the effort or cost involved in carrying it out.

Imperfectly

Generally refers to actions or processes that are executed with flaws or not completed to the highest standard.

Dedicated Resources

Assets or inputs allocated specifically for a particular project, task, or goal without being diverted elsewhere.

Costs

The monetary value of resources consumed or spent to achieve a particular objective.