Which of the following was the conclusion of Robert Dahl's classic study Who Governs?

A. Power elites dominate politics and are the winners of political processes.
B. Interest groups have a disproportionate influence in American politics.
C. Power elites and interest groups govern through consensus.
D. There is not just one economic and social elite wielding political power.


Answer: D

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