Political scientists Dye and Zeigler maintain that____________?
Correct answer: A. the elite may be influenced by the masses but it is more likely that it influences the masses
- A. the elite may be influenced by the masses but it is more likely that it influences the masses
- B. the elite constitutes a monolithic ruling class
- C. elite groups have maximum control over decisions that affect the majority of people
- D. the elite works against the public good
Explanation
Dye and Zeigler describe influence as running mainly from elites to the masses, although public opinion can sometimes affect elite decisions. Thus, elite influence is more likely than mass influence over elites.
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