What Was the Main Research Finding of the Book the Power

question 8

Multiple Choice

What was the main research finding of the book The Power Elite?

• A) Power is spread evenly between various classes in American society.
• B) Power is highly concentrated in American society.
• C) American military elite has a decisive influence over its economy.
• D) American business elite has a decisive influence over its military decisions.

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Definitions:

Terrane

A fragment of Earth's crust that has been transported and attached to a continent along a tectonic boundary.

Shear Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where rocks have been deformed by shear stress, leading to the development of features like stretched and thinned rocks, often seen in tectonic plate boundaries.

Canadian Shield

A large geological shield, covered by a thin layer of soil, that comprises most of the eastern and central Canada and parts of the United States, characterized by ancient crystalline rocks.

Exposed Rocks

Rocks that are visible on the surface of the Earth and are not covered by soil or vegetation.