Jonathan & Associates works toward influencing the state in ...

[JGIBBSON]

Jonathan & Associates works toward influencing the state in order to enact particular policies. The organization engages in lobbying, publicity campaigns, and research activities.
 
  They are a relatively formalized organization and have a professional membership system. Based on these characteristics, Jonathan & Associates is most likely a(n) ________.
  A. social movement
  B. governmental organization
  C. reference group
  D. interest group
  E. political party

Question 2

Which of the following is true of pluralism?
 
  A. Under pluralism, the state plays an active role in organizing interest groups and determining their goals.
  B. A pluralist pattern is most successful and effective in an anarchy or state of nature.
  C. A pluralist pattern requires that the political opportunity structure be wide open.
  D. Presently, interest group pluralism is not followed in any nation across the globe.
  E. In a pluralist pattern, a democratic state has the power to prevent influential individuals from becoming a part of powerful interest groups.

[mmj22343]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C

[JGIBBSON]

Great answer, keep it coming

[xiazhe]

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