_____ maintain that the influence of interest groups on government is not undemocratic because individual interests are indirectly represented in the policymaking process through these groups.
A) Marxists
B) Textualists
C) Naturalists
D) Pluralists
E) Secularists
Question -2-In the context of public interests, which of the following statements is true?
A) A clear public interest does not exist.
B) The American Civil Liberties Union, a public-interest group, represents all American people.
C) All lobbying groups represent public interests.
D) Public-interest groups do not include environmental groups.
E) All political parties represent public interests.
Question -3-Ellaine is a lesbian and is a member of Equal Life, an interest group. The group organizes protests and lobbies Congress for strict actions against people who harass members of the LGBT community. It has gathered many supporters over the years and plans to continue its efforts for the betterment of the community. In this context, Ellaine is a member of a(n) _____.
A) identity interest group
B) consumer interest group
C) professional interest group
D) business interest group
E) environmental interest group