The ability to compel others is known as _____ power

Which of the following statements, if true, would confirm the theory of pluralism?

a. Elected officials rarely take into account the views of interest groups. b. The number of interest groups in Washington, D.C., has decreased over the past several decades. c. Elected officials seek out the opinions of multiple interest groups when creating policy. d. Membership in labor unions has remained stable over the past several decades.

The process of gerrymandering refers to

a. illegally tampering with votes. b. increasing the size of a congressional district. c. the concept of “one man, one vote.” d. the drawing of congressional district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group. e. reducing the size of the House of Representatives.