Which of the following theories offers the most positive interpretation of the effect of interest groups on American democracy?
A) pluralist
B) hyperpluralist
C) elite
D) hyperelitist
E) free market
Ans: A) pluralist
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a. eliminated the Federal Communications Commission b. deregulated many limitations on media ownership c. introduced public airwave decency regulations d. reimposed the fairness doctrine
Research ideas and findings can be found in
A) books. B) journals. C) technical reports. D) All of the above
Identify the three different types of economic theory discussed in the chapter.
What will be an ideal response?
According to socialists, government regulations tend to be weak under capitalism for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a) Under capitalism, government agencies tend to be staffed by people who go back and forth between private industry and regulatory agencies. b) Under capitalism, regulatory agencies are susceptible to the political power of those with money. c) Under capitalism, corporations can minimize the impact of regulation by threatening a capital strike. d) Under capitalism, government agencies are legally prohibited from interfering with the free market