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Title: Which theory is most closely aligned with James Madison's beliefs about interest groups?
Post by: Starlight on Sep 27, 2021

Question 1

Which statement expresses a pluralist belief?
◦ Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions.
◦ Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites.
◦ A rough approximation of the public interest emerges from competition between groups.
◦ Policymakers care more about public opinion than about interest group preferences.

Question 2

Which theory is most closely aligned with James Madison's beliefs about interest groups?
◦ liberalism
◦ elitism
◦ pluralism
◦ hyperpluralism

Title: Which theory is most closely aligned with James Madison's beliefs about interest groups?
Post by: Laurenleakan on Sep 27, 2021

Answer 1

A rough approximation of the public interest emerges from competition between groups.

Answer 2

pluralism

Title: Re: Which theory is most closely aligned with James Madison's beliefs about interest groups?
Post by: Espeon pkmn on Nov 14, 2022

Thank You