Pluralism is the idea that public policy is the result of numerous interest groups competing against one another. This means that no single group or individual can dominate the policymaking process, and policy decisions are reached through compromise and negotiation between competing interests.

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What Is Pluralism

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What is pluralism?

A) the theory that public policy is largely the result of what the majority of citizens prefer
B) the idea that public policy is the result of numerous interest groups competing against one another
C) the idea that public policy is formed by the government absent outside influences
D) the concept that public policy is based on the interests of a plurality of citizens

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