Max Weber's Theory Argues That in Large-Scale Societies, Democratic Elitism

question 10

Multiple Choice

Max Weber's theory argues that in large-scale societies, democratic elitism is inevitable. Why must elites "rule"?

• A) Globalization increases the extremes between the "haves" and the "have-nots," giving the "haves" access to both financial and political power.
• B) Business, military, political, and special interests work together to rule in a network called the "power elite."
• C) Millions of individuals cannot each be rulers, so democracy in large-scale society will be run by skilled, expert politicians.
• D) Democracy seems egalitarian, but people in democratic societies usually believe that democracy is best, which constitutes a form of elitism.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Concrete Operational

The concrete operational stage is a phase in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years develop logical thinking but are still mostly focused on concrete objects and situations.

Preoperational Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage (from about 2 to 6 or 7 years of age) during which a child learns to use language but does not yet comprehend the mental operations of concrete logic.

Piaget

A reference to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and cognitive theory.