Which Statement Summarizes a Belief of Elite Theorists

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes a belief of elite theorists?

• A) Small groups occupy the command posts of society.
• B) Power is widely distributed among small groups of people.
• C) Everyone has a chance to become a member of the ruling class.
• D) Only the educated elite should have the right to govern.

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Definitions:

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense argument that asserts a defendant was not fully able to understand the nature of a criminal act or its wrongfulness due to mental impairment, though not to the extent of insanity.

Guilty But Mentally Ill

A verdict stating that defendants are guilty of committing a crime but are also suffering from a mental illness that should be treated during their imprisonment.

Mandatory Treatment

Medical or psychological care that is ordered by a court or other governmental authority, often in cases where the individual is unable or unwilling to consent.

Racial/Ethnic Minority

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