Political scientist Theodore Lowi has questioned pluralist theory by suggesting that
A)special interests should never receive benefits from government.
B)there is no concept of the public interest in a system that gives special interests the ability to determine the policies affecting them.
C)policies that favor a series of minorities are inherently fairer than policies that ignore small groups in favor of a majority.
D)the sum of people's special interests is a rough approximation of society's collective interest.
E)Madisonian theory has created a perfect balance of special interest and common good.

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Lowi argues that in a pluralist system, special interests can dominate policy-making, leading to a lack of consideration for the public interest. Therefore, he questions the concept of the public interest in a pluralist system where special interests have significant influence. Option B accurately represents Lowi's argument.

Political Scientist Theodore Lowi Has Questioned Pluralist Theory by Suggesting