Pluralism Theory and Political Power Quiz
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According to Robert Dahl's theory of pluralism, what is the role of power?

  • Maintaining status quo
  • Centralizing authority
  • Causing behavioral changes (correct)
  • Creating stability through conflict

What does the Political Process Model in pluralism emphasize?

  • Conformity to government policies
  • Centralization of power
  • Separate domains of political processes (correct)
  • Suppression of group interests

How is the state described in relation to group pressure in pluralism?

  • Authoritarian in handling group pressure
  • Highly responsive to group pressure (correct)
  • Indifferent to group pressure
  • Impervious to group pressure

Which statement accurately describes the role of the state in pluralism?

<p>Regulation of conflicts in society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In pluralism, how is politics viewed in relation to conflicts?

<p>A constant process of negotiation for peaceful conflict resolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to pluralism, how is power distributed?

<p>Non-cumulative and dispersed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the state in pluralism?

<p>A set of institutions separate from civil society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pluralism assert about conflicts within society?

<p>'Conflict does not lead to political instability' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Reliance on actors’ definition of their own interests' is an aspect associated with which concept in pluralism?

<p>'Power as causation' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Conflict because of differentials' is viewed how in pluralism?

<p>'As a natural consequence of diversity' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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