Which sociologist studied the power elite, and wrote the book entitled Who Rules America?

Question

Option A
Karl Marx

Option B
Émile Durkheim

Option C
G. William Domhoff

Option D
C. Wright Mills

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Question 10
In recent decades, lobbying has become a powerful force in the political world. Lobbyists frequently meet behind closed doors with senators, lawmakers, and congressmen and women to push influential legislation through the congressional process. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in examining the lobbying movement?

Option A
Symbolic interactionism

Option B
Exchange theory

Option C
Functionalism

Option D
Feminist

Answer 1

For the first question, the correct answer is:

Option C: G. William Domhoff.
G. William Domhoff is known for studying the power elite and wrote the book "Who Rules America?"

For the second question regarding the sociological perspective that would be most interested in examining the lobbying movement, the correct answer is:

Option C: Functionalism.
Functionalism would analyze how lobbying serves functions within the political system, including its role in maintaining stability and order in governance.

However, it's worth noting that both symbolic interactionism and exchange theory could also provide valuable insights into the dynamics of lobbying. But in terms of the most relevant perspective, functionalism is typically viewed as focusing on the broader social structures and their functions.