Question

what has democracy come to mean in practice?
multiple choice
pluralistic government through the combination of popularly elected representatives and the influence of interest groups
oligarchic government through a legislature chosen through popular election
elitist control through interest group politics
pluralism through the election of representatives and the influence of corporate interests

Explanation:

Democracy in practice often involves a pluralistic system where popularly - elected representatives play a role, and interest groups also have an influence. Oligarchic and elitist control go against the principles of democracy. While corporate interests can be part of interest - group influence, the more general concept of interest groups is more inclusive.

Answer:

pluralistic government through the combination of popularly elected representatives and the influence of interest groups