Contrary to the pluralistic image often portrayed by many descriptions of democratic forms of government, such conflict theorists as C. Wright Mills argue that a power elite carries out predetermined policies.

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C. Wright Mills, in his work "The Power Elite" (1956), argues that a small group of people, often from similar economic and educational backgrounds, hold a disproportionate amount of power in society and make decisions that serve their interests, rather than those of the broader public. This challenges the pluralistic view of democracy, where power is supposed to be more widely distributed among various groups in society.

Contrary to the Pluralistic Image Often Portrayed by Many Descriptions