The Diversity of the American People Is Reflected in a Great

Multiple Choice

The diversity of the American people is reflected in a great diversity of interests,which may pose a challenge to democracy to the extent that

A) it leads to lower levels of political participation.
B) it contributes to policy gridlock.
C) interests conflict and,thus,each interest uses its influence to thwart others.
D) it makes it more difficult for government to deliver policies that are responsive to all citizens' needs and interests.
E) All of these are true.