Small groups may gain at the expense of the majority when

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All of the options listed contribute to the phenomenon of small groups benefiting at the expense of the majority. If voters perceive that there are costs associated with voting, they may be less likely to vote in elections where their interests are not strongly represented. When small group solidarity is high and there is little free-riding, small groups may be more effective at lobbying for policies that benefit their members at the expense of the majority. Additionally, when the expected benefits of policies are small on an individual basis, individuals may not have an incentive to engage in collective action to oppose policies that benefit small groups at their expense. Thus, all of these factors contribute to the ability of small groups to gain at the expense of the majority.

Small Groups May Gain at the Expense of the Majority