Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?
A)People's separate interests are a legitimate basis of public policy.
B)The group interest process correctly excludes some of the smallest groups from influence because they lack strong public support.
C)The opinion of the majority should always prevail,in a policy dispute,over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority.
D)Most interests benefit from the workings of the group system,which is a reason to support a policy process that is responsive to groups.
E)Public policy should represent the diversity that exists in society.

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Supporters of the pluralist view believe that all voices and interests should be heard and have an opportunity to influence public policy, regardless of their size or intensity. Therefore, the statement that the opinion of the majority should always prevail over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority would go against the pluralist perspective.

Which of the Following Statements Would NOT Be Accepted by Supporters