Interest group formation is not easy or automatic according to ________.Group of answer choicesthe laws of naturethe theory of the median voterthe logic of collective actionpluralists

Interest groups today representGroup of answer choicesa limited number of political or social groups.a tiny number of wealthy individuals.none of the abovevirtually every political or social topic and concern. PreviousNext

Interest group politics tends to lead toGroup of answer choicesbroad, coherent policies.equality in the political process.majoritarian decision making.patchwork, fragmented policies.

Which of the following is most accurate about interest groups in the U.S.?Group of answer choicesInterest group politics allows large groups to dominate small groups, creating representational distortion.Interest groups are a new political force never envisioned by the Founders.Interest groups have done serious harm to American elections and government.Interest group politics reflects the conflictual nature of American politics.

Interest groups tend to have greater influence in states where political parties are comparatively weaker. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which of the following best describes the pluralist view of interest groups?Group of answer choicesinterest groups pose a threat to democracy.interest groups are fundamental actors in a democracy.most Americans participate in politics by contributing money to groups and political candidates.interest groups should replace political parties in the United States.