According to pluralists, interest groups __________.
A. are typically created by the national or state governments
B. should be regarded as dangerous to the stability of democratic societies
C. may form for a variety of reasons, including economic or political change or to protect the status quo
D. have little role in the policymaking process
Answer: C
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A. classify historical information into discrete events B. corroborate evidence with oral histories C. identify prior steps that are prerequisites for subsequent events D. diagram connections between events