Which of the following is a tenet of pluralism?
A) Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions.
B) Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites.
C) All salient issues will be represented in government.
D) Policy makers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences.

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Pluralism is the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence over government decisions, and that government should not favor any particular group. Therefore, a central tenet of pluralism is that all salient issues will be represented in government, meaning that different groups and interests will have a say in decision-making. A, B, D are not tenets of pluralism.

Which of the Following Is a Tenet of Pluralism