Pluralists Maintain That the Influence of Interest Groups on Government

Pluralists maintain that the influence of interest groups on government is not undemocratic, because

A) individual interests are indirectly represented in the policymaking process through these groups.
B) every group enjoys the same success in gaining access to members of Congress.
C) interest group lobbyists are elected by the people.
D) groups have equal numbers of members and the same level of resources.
E) free riders provide the funds necessary to promote the interests of all citizens.