Alexis de Tocqueville believed that the American tendency to join associations
A) would decline as the country grew.
B) was a threat to democracy.
C) reflected a strong democratic culture.
D) could lead to factionalism.
E) would cause increased protests.
The primary goal of interest groups is to
A) educate the public about issues.
B) sponsor candidates for elections.
C) fight corruption in government.
D) influence public policy.
E) provide campaign donations.
What percentage of interest groups are organizations composed of individuals rather than corporations?
A) about 11 percent
B) about 40 percent
C) about 74 percent
D) about half
E) 100
In general, the public tends to dislike interest groups because they
A) do not offer equal representation to all.
B) only represent big business.
C) take funding away from social services.
D) are made up of one of the two major political parties.
E) have a basis in socialism.
The central dynamic of pluralist democracy consists of the interaction of
A) interest groups and the people.
B) political practices and political traditions.
C) pluralism and majoritarianism.
D) practitioners and policymakers.
E) interest groups and government.
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