The concept of pluralism rests on the premise that

a. modern society consists of many groups that share economic, religious, ethnic, and cultural interests.
b. government should be responsive to the will of the majority as expressed through free elections.
c. government is always responsive to organized interest groups.
d. most people belong to interest groups.
e. responsibilities for participation and representation are best met by elected representatives.


Ans: a. modern society consists of many groups that share economic, religious, ethnic, and cultural interests.

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