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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A. David Brooks B. Henry David Thoreau C. Michael Gerson D. Thomas Hobbes E. Martin Luther King

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