When debating with his family at a holiday dinner, Harry asserts that a small number of extremely wealthy families effectively control much of the United States because they all serve on each other’s corporate boards of directors and often serve on institutional and charitable boards as well. Harry’s argument rests on the idea of _____ and is most consistent with _____ theory.

A. interlocking directorates; conflict
B. traditional authority; conflict
C. interlocking directorates; symbolic interactionist
D. traditional authority; symbolic interactionist


Answer: A

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