Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics?
(A) American politics is dominated by a small elite.
(B) Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government.
(C) Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups.
(D) American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas.
(E) The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliations outside the family.
Ans: (C) Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups.
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Proposition 13
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