Author Question: Jonathan & Associates works toward influencing the state in order to enact particular policies. ... (Read 68 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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.