According to the iron law of oligarchy, when power is consolidated in a few top positions in an organization,
A. powerholders will decide to close down the organization.
B. powerholders will be overthrown by less powerful groups.
C. the select powerholders will misuse their power.
D. power will become redistributed to the masses.
Answer: C
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