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pepyto

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Which of the following conditions would provide support for the theory of pluralism?
 
  a. The number of interest groups in Washington, D.C., has decreased over the past several decades.
  b. Elected officials rarely take into account the views of interest groups.
  c. Economic interests have more lobbyists in Washington, D.C., than do other types of organizations.
  d. Elected officials seek out the opinions of multiple interest groups when creating policy.

Question 2

Which of the following statements, if true, would undermine the theory of pluralism?
 
  a. Members of Congress have become increasingly dependent on political action committee (PAC) contributions to fund their campaigns.
  b. Political action committees (PACs) are not always successful in securing favorable government policies.
  c. Individuals with shared grievances do not always come together to form interest groups.
  d. The number of interest groups with lobbyists in Washington, D.C., has increased over the past several decades.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



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