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saraeharris

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What does Barrington Moore's observation No bourgeoisie, no democracy imply about the requirements for stable democracy?
 
  a. Authoritarian systems don't have a stable middle class.
  b. A stable democracy needs a rich elite to preserve the system.
  c. The power of the entrenched elites is the primary obstacle to democracy.
  d. A stable democracy can only take hold in a society with a large and educated middle class.

Question 2

Which statement expresses a normative element of pluralism?
 
  a. Government-created interest groups should be banned from lobbying activities.
  b. Interest groups should be regulated to minimize the power of business interests.
  c. The government should support competition and interaction among interest groups.
  d. Interest groups tend to develop around the goal of preventing cuts to government programs.



Ksanderson1296

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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