Social philosopher Vilfredo Pareto pointed out that abuse of power results in a counter group challenging the elites for power. The cycle continues when the counter group gains power and becomes corrupt. This is known as the ______.

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Pareto's concept of the "circulation of elites" describes the process by which one elite group is replaced by another, often through a cycle of power gain and corruption, rather than a democratic or meritocratic process.

Social Philosopher Vilfredo Pareto Pointed Out That Abuse of Power