Electronic Quiz #1 Identify whether each of the following statements are either true or false:
1. Elite control over government cannot exist in a democracy.

2. Elites view the masses as being apathetic and illinformed about politics and public policy.

3. Democratic theory assumes that masses, not elites, are more committed to democratic values.

4. Classical democratic theory supports absolute equality or "leveling".

5. Elitism asserts that through political parties and elections the masses can effectively hold elites accountable for their policy decisions.

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1. False (pg. 1)

2. True (pg. 4)

3. True (pg .18)

4. False (pg. 7)

5. False (pg. 13)