11. the power elite model argues that power in the u.s. is concentrated in which three key institutions? (1…

11. the power elite model argues that power in the u.s. is concentrated in which three key institutions? (1 point) * \na) media, entertainment, and sports\nb) religious, educational, and non - profit\nc) corporate/economic, military establishment, and political leadership\nd) state governments, local governments, and federal bureaucracy\n12. which sociological perspective views the government as a neutral mediator among competing interest groups? (1 point) * \na) power elite model\nb) class - domination model\nc) pluralist model\nd) conflict model

11. the power elite model argues that power in the u.s. is concentrated in which three key institutions? (1 point) * \na) media, entertainment, and sports\nb) religious, educational, and non - profit\nc) corporate/economic, military establishment, and political leadership\nd) state governments, local governments, and federal bureaucracy\n12. which sociological perspective views the government as a neutral mediator among competing interest groups? (1 point) * \na) power elite model\nb) class - domination model\nc) pluralist model\nd) conflict model

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Brief Explanations:

For question 11, the Power Elite model, as proposed by C. Wright Mills, posits that power in the U.S. is concentrated among corporate (economic), military, and political leadership. These three groups have significant influence over societal decisions. For question 12, the Pluralist Model views the government as a neutral mediator. It suggests that various interest groups compete, and the government balances their interests. The Power Elite Model emphasizes concentrated power (not neutral mediation), the Class - Domination Model focuses on class - based power (not neutrality), and the Conflict Model highlights power struggles (not neutral mediation).

Answer:

  1. C. Corporate/economic, military establishment, and political leadership
  2. C. Pluralist Model