Public policy according to elitists tends to reflect______________?
Correct answer: B. the values of the elites
- A. the demands of the masses
- B. the values of the elites
- C. the ideals of the society
- D. the compromises necessary to temper ideals with reality
Explanation
Elitist theory holds that policy is shaped mainly by people who possess wealth, status, or political influence, so it reflects elite values rather than the demands of the masses.
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