Does 'hyperpluralism' have a negative or positive influence upon democracy in the U.S.?

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Does 'hyperpluralism' have a negative or positive influence upon democracy in the U.S.?

In order to answer the question posed it would be first appropriate to define the term hyperpluralism. "Hyperpluralism is the theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened, an extreme, exaggerated, and perverse form of pluralism"[1] Therefore hyperpluralism states that due to a large number of groups it becomes difficult for government to effectively and efficiently govern as excess compromise and time is required. However the source illustrates a negative view on its influence upon democracy. Other definitions provide a greater positive influence "hyperpluralism consists of a network of groups which exercise a great deal of control over specific policy areas".[2] Therefore suggesting that groups are able to amend policy which is unpopular or ineffective and therefore express a positive influence on a government's democracy.

As the sources illustrate hyperpluralism is based upon the influence of groups otherwise known as interest groups which is "any group that is based on one or more shared attitudes and makes certain claims upon other groups or organizational in the society".[3] The influence in which interest groups have upon government is