One conception of Mills that evoked the most skepticism was the idea of the military as a separate, more or less autonomous, elite. A major reason for the skepticism includes the fact that the American military ______.

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The statement that the American military is a separate, autonomous elite conflicts with the fact that it has always been subject to civilian control since the time of the American Revolution. The military is ultimately answerable to the President and the civilian government, and its actions are guided by civilian policy. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because the draft has not been in effect since 1973. Option C is partially correct, but it does not refute the idea of the military as a separate elite. Finally, option D is incorrect because the military's leadership is not divided among individuals from government and business - in fact, the military generally has a separate hierarchy of command and leadership.

One Conception of Mills That Evoked the Most Skepticism Was