Which of the following statements best describes the theory of pluralism?
A)No matter whom one asks there is general agreement that a small group of people are the power brokers in a community.
B)Corporate members of a community are active in some way, in different policy areas, and have an equal effect on the community's decisions.
C)The "powers that be," generally those with a large amount of control over the local economy, are the real power brokers in a community.
D)A variety of people in a community are active (not just the power elite), and generally different people are active in different policy areas.
E)A plurality of values, specific to a community, is the underlying source of community power.

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The theory of pluralism suggests that a variety of people in a community are active in different policy areas, rather than just a small group of power brokers. This means that different groups may have influence in different areas of decision-making. It values diversity of perspectives and recognizes the potential for multiple sources of power within a community.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Theory of Pluralism