Which of the following statements, if true, would support the idea 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. Business/economic interests have more lobbyists in Washington, D.C., than other types of organizations.
d. Elected officials seek out the opinions of multiple interest groups when creating policy.
Question -2-What is the main effect the rise in advocacy groups in recent years has had on political parties and their candidates?
a. Political parties have had additional sources for campaign funds.
b. It has made campaigns more manipulative and less honest.
c. Advocacy groups have distorted issues and confused voters.
d. It has pushed them into more ideological and partisan directions.
Question -3-Packing and cracking reflect what partisan aspect of redistricting?
a. gerrymandering
b. lawmaking
c. oversight
d. reapportionment
Question -4-What is notable about PACs that have organized to serve the interests of the poor and underprivileged in American society?
a. They have influence that is disproportionate to their numbers in society.
b. They have far more success when playing the inside game than the outside game.
c. The fact that they are nearly absent in American politics.
d. The fact that they are much more successful in lobbying the executive branch than Congress.
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