What Did C

question 15

Multiple Choice

What did C. Wright Mills mean by the term "power elite"?

• A) members of legislatures and courts who compete for power and influence
• B) members of the media who set the agenda for politics in the United States
• C) a small group of people who occupy key positions in political, economic, and military institutions
• D) individuals who have enough wealth to contribute to a political action committee
• E) a diverse group of individuals in a community who have influence over the voting behaviors of their friends and neighbors

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Definitions:

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Lot Sizes

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Operational Improvements

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Transportation Costs

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