They endorse candidates, they sponsor legislation, they raise public awareness of issues they are concerned with. II. Reason for Interest Group Proliferation A. Pluralism-Ours is a pluralistic society made up of various people with different beliefs, values, and opinions. James Madison recognized the diverse nature of our society in Federalist #10. Alexis DeTocqueville also commented on the US as a Nation of Joiners (people free to pursue their interests by creating organizations to…
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