The theory that argues that group competition results in a rough approximation of the public interest in public policy is
A) hyperpluralist theory.
B) balance of power theory.
C) elite and class theory.
D) pluralist theory.
E) bureaucratic theory.
Ans: D) pluralist theory.
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a. courts. b. bureaucracy. c. Congress. d. political parties.
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A) simple; complicated B) public; secret C) social; political D) private; public E) economic; social
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A. violent and many governors called out state militias to prevent rioting in the streets B. met with massive resistance in the South as states refused to comply C. quiet acceptance in most of the South since the Supreme Court decision was unanimous and clear D. uncertain as none of the major political actors knew what to expect
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).