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Mollykgkg

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Political scientists agree that in a democracy, elites make the actual decisions while the masses generally go along with it.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which is a major shortcoming of a government that is heavily influenced by interest groups?
 
  a. Minority rights will receive more attention than the broader public good.
  b. Public policy will be skewed toward the groups that have the largest membership.
  c. Political parties will become irrelevant because of greater public support for interest groups.
  d. Many people do not have the resources to organize into a group that can influence the government.



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

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