"The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were carried out by secret government operatives who were interested in taking over Iraq's oil." This statement is an example of a(n) __________.
A. conspiracy theory
B. pluralist theory
C. elite theory
D. political diversion
Answer: A
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