Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Power is defined as the potential of individuals or groups to carry out their will even over the opposition of others.

2. The elite perspective is primarily concerned about the identity of the rulers and the structure that creates them.

3. The pluralistic perspective denies that power is concentrated in one group; in democratic societies a plurality of interest groups vie for power.

4. Dahl questioned the extent to which Mills’ power elite was a cohesive group with unitary interests.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE

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