Elite theories argue that
A)No group has complete or permanent power.
B)Political parties are the most important political actors.
C)Policy is the result of compromise among groups.
D)Even in democracies, a small group possesses virtually all power.

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Elite theories argue that power is concentrated in the hands of a small, dominant group, regardless of the political system in place. Therefore, even in democracies, a small group possesses virtually all power. This means that ordinary citizens have little influence over the decisions made by their governments.

Elite Theories Argue That