Which of the Following Is True of Elite Theory

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of elite theory?

• A) It implies that the president must come from the party that holds the majority in Congress.
• B) It emphasizes governmental control over economic policy, but not social institutions.
• C) It is viewed by political scientists as a theory that works well as a description of both how democracies should function and how democracies actually do function.
• D) It indicates that a single ruler controls all aspects of the government, but not economic and social institutions.
• E) It is the perspective that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interests.

Understand the mechanisms of social stratification across different societies and historical periods.

Grasp the enduring impact of social class on individuals' future opportunities and overall life trajectory.

Understand the calculation and interpretation of economic profit and loss.

Analyze the impact of fixed and variable costs on a firm's decision-making process.

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