The formation of interest groups in the pluralist argument occurred because ______.
A. the government controlled the means of production
B. groups formed spontaneously whenever shared interests were threatened or could be enhanced by political action
C. wealthy individuals were willing to bankroll interest groups that promoted the public good since the government would not
D. the parties exercised so much control that the only way to generate more public input was through the creation of new groups
Answer: B
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