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What theory takes the view that, in a free society, public policy should be made by a multitude of competing interest groups, ensuring that policies will not benefit a single elite at the expense of the many?
 
  A) elitist theory
  B) umbrella theory
  C) populist theory
  D) pluralist theory

Question 2

Though the balance of powers between the legislative and executive branches has been the source of controversies, there are positives to having a presidential dominance over foreign policy. Which of the following is such a positive element?
 
  A) The president has the ability to act quickly and unilaterally to stop the formation of upstart governments that are hostile to U.S. interests.
  B) The U.S. government is able to act immediately and decisively in response to developments abroad.
  C) A large body such as Congress is rarely capable of reaching a suitable solution in the necessary amount of time.
  D) Congress rarely gets beyond partisan politics in making decisions on foreign policy, so a strong president needs to act in the place of Congress.
  E) Allowing Congress to override presidential prerogatives serves only to encumber the process of responding decisively.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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