The Tendency of Formal Organizations to Be Dominated by a Small,self-Perpetuating

question 5

Multiple Choice

The tendency of formal organizations to be dominated by a small,self-perpetuating elite is known as

• A)six degrees of separation.
• B)voluntary association.
• C)the iron law of oligarchy.
• D)soft power.

Grasp the significance of federalism in dividing power between federal and state governments.

Understand the application of the Commerce Clause in the regulation of business activities.

Recognize the use of federal spending power to achieve social welfare objectives.

Understand the constitutional protections afforded to political and commercial speech.

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