The __________ model suggests that a relatively small number of people make decisions that have consequences affecting millions of people worldwide.

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The power elite model, as described by sociologist C. Wright Mills, suggests that a small group of people, often from the military, corporate, and political sectors, hold the majority of power and make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people. This contrasts with models like the democratic or pluralist models, which suggest broader participation in decision-making processes.

The __________ Model Suggests That a Relatively Small Number of People