C.Wright Mills wrote that the "power elite" controls_________________?
Correct answer: B. the major issues like war and peace
- A. all political and social issues
- B. the major issues like war and peace
- C. the election of all national officials
- D. access to Supreme Court appointments
Explanation
Mills argued that a small power elite dominates decisions involving the most consequential national matters, especially war and peace. The claim is broader than merely controlling elections or Supreme Court appointments.
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