Author Question: Which of the following ideas is expressed in the power elite model? a. The middle level in the ... (Read 46 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following ideas is expressed in the power elite model?

a. The middle level in the political structure of the U.S. consists of the great mass of citizens who have the power to elect the elite members.
b. The elite do not have the power to determine which candidates political parties will place before the electorate.
c. The members of the power elite group maintain a consensus about their interests through their elaborate social networks.
d. There are veto groups in society with the ability to block decisions that might adversely affect their positions.

Question 2

According to the power elite model, who among the following is most likely to become a member of the power elite group?

a. Kiara, who owns a very large and successful corporation
b. Dave, who is a lobbyist
c. Angelo, who is a college student with the right to vote
d. Sally, who is an employee at a software firm