How Might Pluralism Serve to Enhance Democracy

question 40

Multiple Choice

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

• A)by requiring people to join interest groups
• B)by ensuring that no single interest becomes dominant
• C)by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of certain organizations
• D)by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues

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Definitions:

Moratorium

The status of adolescents who may have explored various identity alternatives to some degree but have not yet committed themselves.

Identity Diffusion

The status of adolescents who consider various identity alternatives but never commit to one or never even consider identity options in any conscious way.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual commits to an identity without exploring other options.

Authoritarian Behavior

The enforcement of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.