Pluralist theories suggest that_______________?

Correct answer: A. political parties must compete for the votes of consumers in the electorate

  • A. political parties must compete for the votes of consumers in the electorate
  • B. the ruling elite is composed of people from various class backgrounds
  • C. the state,s power can be exercised through several different administrative structures
  • D. there is a close alignment between class background and party preferenceMarriage

Explanation

Pluralism views political power as dispersed among competing groups, with parties seeking support from voters in the electorate. The other options describe elite theory or class-based explanations of politics.

Written and checked by , contributorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Practise Sociological Theory

291 free Sociological Theory MCQs from Sociology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Sociology questions like this

Sociology is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Sociological Theory questions