There is a common assumption about pluralist politics that government programs emerge in response to interest group demands.

A. This assumption has been shown to be true with respect to all the post-New Deal programs.
B. Although in reality, interests and interest groups arise in defense of government programs.
C. This is true with the exception of those groups narrowly tailored to business interests.
D. Although in reality, interests and interest groups are not connected to government programs in any meaningful way.


Answer: B

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