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The elitist school of thought asserts that______________?

Correct answer: A. the elite is not always against the masses

  • A. the elite is not always against the masses
  • B. the elite always works against the public interest
  • C. the elite displays a monolithic power structure
  • D. the masses should rebel against the elite

Explanation

Elitist theory does not necessarily claim that every elite decision is against the masses or the public interest. Its central claim is that elites hold disproportionate power, while their relationship with the masses may vary.

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