How would a pluralist in the United States describe the distribution of power?

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Power is distributed among various competing groupsPolicies primarily serve the interests of a select elite groupKey decisions are controlled by the wealthy upper classAuthority is concentrated within a small, uniform group of leaders

Explanation

A pluralist believes that power is divided across multiple centers rather than concentrated in the hands of a few elites or a single class. This perspective emphasizes the role of diverse groups competing to influence policy, contrasting with views that see power as held exclusively by the upper class or a small leadership group.