Why did David Truman and other scholars argue that the American political system was particularly conducive to pluralist politics?

a. The strong national government made it much easier for groups of all sizes to participate in the lobbying process.
b. The fact that most policies were handled at the state and local level allowed groups to target their appeals more effectively.
c. The decentralized structure offered numerous points of access where groups could bid for favorable policies.
d. Having a system of strong parties gave interest groups a powerful way to demonstrate their value in mobilizing supporters.


c. The decentralized structure offered numerous points of access where groups could bid for favorable policies.

Political Science

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a. no b. a single most important c. more than one d. seemingly unrelated e. seemingly related

Political Science

What does the Campbell Collaboration do?

a. Provides a searchable list of reviews of social policy. b. Helps inter-organizational collaborations that are aimed at implementing social policy effectively. c. Provides tools to social workers who wish to engage in evidence-based practice. d. Provides funding to social research.

Political Science

Max Weber argued that the modern state is controlled by appointed bureaucrats

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A valid argument is

A. one where the conclusion is true. B. one where the conclusion is false. C. one where you do not have to accept the conclusion if you accept the premises. D. one where you have to accept the conclusion if you accept the premises.

Political Science