The power elite view argues that
A) national welfare is maximized when societies are generally ruled by power elites who can maintain order and provide direction.
B) political and societal leaders fundamentally agree on what the national goals should be.
C) foreign policy is a continual fight between the power elites and the masses in the society.
D) different groups in the society fight and win different political battles at different times.

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The power elite view suggests that political and societal leaders, who form a small, cohesive group, fundamentally agree on national goals and work together to maintain their power and influence over society.

The Power Elite View Argues That