Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Circumstances

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the circumstances cited by Domhoff as showing the impact of individuals and subgroups within the elite on the decision-making structure of the United States?

• A) Control of presidential nominations through the financing of political campaigns
• B) Control of both major political parties
• C) Psychological similarity among the members of the elite
• D) Almost total staffing of important appointive governmental positions

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

Average variable cost is the total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost incurred per unit of output.

Total Cost

The sum of all costs incurred by a business in producing a given level of output, including fixed and variable costs.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

Describes a point in production where the addition of one more unit of input results in a less than proportional increase in output.

Per-unit Costs

Refer to the average cost for each unit of a product or service that is produced, including all relevant expenses.