Question

Which of the following statements is true of power elites?

They prevent dissenting views from surfacing.

They represent the diversity in society.

They encourage widespread popular agreements.

The _______ controls the country’s economy and uses political power to preserve the status quo that includes their own privileges.

ruling class

working class

MIddle class

Which of the following statements is true of criticisms of the elite view?

Critics argue that the minority of activists is much less unified than elite theory asserts.

Critics point to ethnic conflicts as examples of how elites check and balance each other.

Critics argue that the political ideals of democracy are in better hands under the control of an uninformed majority.

Answer 1

Which of the following statements is true of power elites?
Answer:-
They prevent dissenting views from surfacing.
hey encourage widespread popular agreements.

The _______ controls the country’s economy and uses political power to preserve the status quo that includes their own privileges.
Answer:- Ruling class
Which of the following statements is true of criticisms of the elite view?
Answer:-
Critics point to ethnic conflicts as examples of how elites check and balance each other.
Critics argue that the political ideals of democracy are in better hands under the control of an uninformed majority.