Which of the Following Statements Is True According to C

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true according to C.Wright Mills in The Power Elite?

• A)Those who are in the highest positions in politics, the economy, and the military come from similar social backgrounds, have parallel interests, and often know one another on a personal basis.
• B)The consolidation of power in Western societies during the twentieth century led to the proliferation of democracy around the world through the projection of military, economic, and political power globally.
• C)The elite nuclear energy transnational corporations dominated American policy during the twentieth century and pushed the United States into various wars that were largely rejected by the American people.
• D)The United States elite forces, especially the Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, constitute the most highly trained special operations forces in the world.
• E)The greatest hope for democracy in the near future lies in society's elite since they possess the best education and intellectual capacity.

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Definitions:

Framing

In communication, it involves the construction of a narrative or context that influences perception and interpretation of information.

Media Power

Media Power refers to the influence that media outlets have on public opinion, societal norms, and the policy-making process through the dissemination of information.

Partisan Polarization

The growing ideological distance and political hostility between the major political parties in a political system.

Social Media

Social media encompasses web-based platforms and applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking.