ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS

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Which of the following best defines pluralism?
A
combination of companies that control the production or distribution of a product or service
B
includes jobs with large firms holding dominant positions within their industries
C
set of organizations that determine how goods and services are produced and distributed
D
network of unrelated businesses operating under one umbrella
E
system in which political decisions are made as a result of bargaining and compromise among special-interest groups
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization. : a concept, doctrine, or policy advocating this state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pluralism as a political philosophy is the recognition and affirmation of diversity within a political body, which is seen to permit the peaceful coexistence of different interests, convictions, and lifestyles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most notable example of pluralist democracy in the American political system is the role that interest groups play in political decisions today.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this sense, pluralism is considered a key element of democracy. Perhaps the most extreme example of pluralism is found in a pure democracy, where each individual is allowed to vote on all laws and even court decisions.

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