Wealthy individuals and corporations have the power to influence government policy as well as public opinion through their influence over the media, which is why they enjoy disproportionate power in society. This is consistent with the definition of which theory of power?
A. corporate dominance theory
B. economic domination theory
C. class domination theory
D. pluralist theory
Answer: C
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