In C.Wright Mill,s view what group constitutes an elite ?

Correct answer: D. The military-industrial-governmental complex

  • A. Church leaders and educators
  • B. The corporate rich only
  • C. High ranking military officers only
  • D. The military-industrial-governmental complex

Explanation

Mills's power elite consists of leaders at the top of the corporate, military and governmental hierarchies, often described as a military-industrial-governmental complex. The option saying only corporate rich or only military officers is therefore too narrow.

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