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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?

Regulation of conflicts in society Signup and view all the answers

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

A constant process of negotiation for peaceful conflict resolution Signup and view all the answers

According to pluralism, how is power distributed?

Non-cumulative and dispersed Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the state in pluralism?

A set of institutions separate from civil society Signup and view all the answers

What does pluralism assert about conflicts within society?

'Conflict does not lead to political instability' Signup and view all the answers

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

'Power as causation' Signup and view all the answers

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

'As a natural consequence of diversity' Signup and view all the answers