A sign that pluralist democracy might NOT be working well in the United States is the
A) fact that the best represented sectors in Washington are business and professional groups.
B) declining number of interest groups in Washington.
C) decentralization of the American government.
D) increased representation for low income Americans.
E) generally low levels of political knowledge among Americans.
Ans: A) fact that the best represented sectors in Washington are business and professional groups.
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