The defining characteristic of pluralism is the belief that
A. various groups and coalitions constantly vie for government favor and the ability to exercise political power, but none enjoys long-term dominance.
B. despite its democratic rhetoric, the United States is effectively governed by a small elite whose membership rarely changes.
C. when too many interests exist within a single polity, the government cannot function effectively.
D. an undue commitment to minority rights places undue restraints on majority rule.
E. the commitment to majority rule inevitably results in the oppression of minorities.
Answer: A
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_____ refers to the prominence and visibility of an issue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) random B) matching C) no random D) systematized random Fill in the blank with the correct answer.