How do elitists differ from pluralists?

a. Elitists believe that leaders should maximize the impact of public opinion, and pluralists believe that leaders should minimize the impact of public opinion.
b. Elitists believe that leaders should maximize the impact of public opinion, and pluralists believe that citizens should influence policymakers primarily through elections.
c. Elitists argue that complex decisions need to be made free from public pressure to ensure the health and vitality of the political system, and pluralists believe that citizens should participate in democratic decision making.
d. Elitists believe that citizens should participate in democratic decision making, and pluralists argue that complex decisions need to be made free from public pressure.


c

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