The cooperative federalism modelGroup of answer choiceshas failed to fully explain the differences in approach to social policy nationwide.works against the operation of pluralist democracy.supports majoritarian democracy by allowing diverse interests to develop and exist within separate states and localities.supports pluralist democracy by allowing groups to pursue their interests at several levels of government.supports an elitist power structure.

Pluralist democracy in the United States tends to favorGroup of answer choicesthe poor.the consent of the governed.nonvoters.the middle-class.the well-organized.

The principle of cooperative federalism means that the state governments work with _____ to develop national policies.A.U.S. citizensB.the federal governmentC.local governmentsD.the Federal Reserve

Which of the following best describes an advantage of federalism? Group of answer choicesIt allows states to experiment with different policies.It provides a uniform form of government.It encourages national unity.It contributes to greater efficiency.

Which model defines the United States as a democracy?A.power-elite modelB.Marxist political-economy modelC.revolutionary modelD.pluralist model

Which of the following is an argument in favor of pluralism?Group of answer choicesNot all Americans have the level of resources necessary to form or join interest groups.Interest group systems are inherently undemocratic.Federalism makes it difficult for interest groups to influence government.Interest groups are needed in order to communicate the needs of the people to elected officials in a way that elections are unable to do.