Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET June 2019 Political Science
'Circulation of elites' most closely refers to which one of the following?
ARotation of elites ✓ Correct
BReplacement of elites
CRetention of elites
DRestoration of elites
Correct answer: (A) Rotation of elites — The circulation of elites refers to the rotation of elites, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The circulation of elites refers to the rotation of elites, so that is the answer.
★Vilfredo Pareto proposed the theory of elite rotation.
★He held that elites are always in power and a minority always governs the majority.
★History, for Pareto, is mainly the story of one elite succeeding another.
★This continual succession of ruling groups is the circulation of elites.
★It keeps elite rule constant even as particular elites change.
★So rotation best captures the meaning of the term.
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