Which of the following statements is true of the views of elitists?
A. Elitists believe that the common man is empowered to make decisions in a democracy.
B. Elitists contend that basic changes in the American system are needed to create a true democracy.
C. Elitists argue that a pluralist democracy already exists and that the means for change are available within it.
D. Elitists state that politics in America is democratic, with widespread participation in decisions to which most people agree.
Answer: B
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