Critics of pluralism would note that __________

a. government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society
b. resources and political power are unequally distributed within society
c. individuals with shared grievances always form interest groups to press their demands upon government
d. government is too responsive to the demands of interest groups


Answer: b

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