Types of Democracy and their Mechanisms

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According to the pluralist theory, what is the primary reason individuals form groups?

To socialize with like-minded people

To promote a cause they believe in

To advance their personal interests, particularly through political action (correct)

To free ride on the efforts of other group members

What concept did Mancur Olson introduce from the rational choice perspective?

Free rider problem (correct)

Solidary incentives

Group formation

Purposive incentives

Which type of incentive refers to the social satisfaction gained from group membership?

Purposive incentive

Political incentive

Free rider incentive

Solidary incentive (correct)

Which type of incentive refers to the satisfaction gained from expressing one's values or promoting a cause?

Purposive incentive Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the key assumption of the pluralist theory?

Individuals will form groups to advance their personal interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern raised in the passage about interest group representation?

Some sectors of society are not adequately represented by interest groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for individuals to join a group according to the rational choice perspective?

To free ride on the efforts of other group members Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incentive is most closely related to the satisfaction of expressing one's values?

Purposive incentive Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between solidary and purposive incentives?

Solidary incentives are related to social satisfaction, while purposive incentives are related to the satisfaction of expressing values Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern raised in the passage about the representation of different sectors of society by interest groups?

Some sectors of society are not adequately represented by interest groups Signup and view all the answers

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According to the pluralist theory, what is the primary reason individuals form groups?

What concept did Mancur Olson introduce from the rational choice perspective?

Which type of incentive refers to the social satisfaction gained from group membership?

Which type of incentive refers to the satisfaction gained from expressing one's values or promoting a cause?

According to the passage, what is the key assumption of the pluralist theory?

What is the main concern raised in the passage about interest group representation?

What is the primary motivation for individuals to join a group according to the rational choice perspective?

Which type of incentive is most closely related to the satisfaction of expressing one's values?

What is the key difference between solidary and purposive incentives?

What is the main concern raised in the passage about the representation of different sectors of society by interest groups?

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