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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Definitions:

Occupational Prestige

The subjective evaluation people give to jobs as better or worse than others.

Subjective Evaluations

Assessments based on personal opinions, feelings, or tastes, rather than objective measurements.

Socioeconomic Status

A measure of class standing, typically indicated by income, occupational prestige, and educational attainment.

Model Minority

The model minority is a stereotype that presents a particular ethnic group as having higher socioeconomic success than the average, potentially masking underlying challenges.