The Relative Autonomy of Elites Means

question 68

Multiple Choice

The relative autonomy of elites means

• A) elites agree on all matters in U.S. policy.
• B) that each segment of the elite is relatively independent of the others and is able to pursue its own interests.
• C) elites are entirely autonomous from the masses.
• D) elites can disagree on foreign policy but never on immigration policy.

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Definitions:

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Antitrust Cases

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