Theorists describe pluralism as
A. the struggle between the poor and wealthy classes.
B. the struggle among groups to gain benefits for their members.
C. a theory of how democracy should not function.
D. a way to settle disputes by armed conflict.
E. a way for one group to dominate the political process.
Answer: B
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Answer:
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a. strict scrutiny b. quotas c. intermediate scrutiny d. rational basis
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