An important criticism of the pluralistic model is that it is
a. impossible to put into effect because of the opposition of various interest groups.
b. impossible to put into effect because it is not based on ideals or principals.
c. an idealized conception of the distribution of power that does not conform with reality.
d. an idealized conception of the distribution of power that does not recognize interest groups.
Answer: c. an idealized conception of the distribution of power that does not conform with reality.
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