In His Book, the Ruling Class, Gaetano Mosca Offered Three

question 48

Multiple Choice

In his book, The Ruling Class, Gaetano Mosca offered three arguments regarding society and power. All of the following represent his arguments EXCEPT for which one?

• A) No society can exist unless it is organized.
• B) Leadership means an inequality of power.
• C) Human nature is self-centered.
• D) Man is naturally good.

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