Symbolic interactionists acknowledge that the government serves a number of important purposes in society;they assert that government exists for the benefit of wealthy or politically powerful elites who use the government to impose their will on the masses.

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Symbolic interactionists do not solely focus on the interests of wealthy or powerful elites; instead, they examine how individuals and groups interact and assign meaning to their experiences in society. This statement better represents the view of conflict theorists.

Symbolic Interactionists Acknowledge That the Government Serves a Number of Important