Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Which is Not correct about elite theory?
AIt first started as a critique of democracy and socialism
BIt developed first in the context of the political systems of Western Europe
CIt views democracy as merely a method to elect one elite group over another
DJoseph Schumpeter is Not one of the thinkers of elite theory ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Joseph Schumpeter is Not one of the thinkers of elite theory — The incorrect statement is that Schumpeter is not a thinker of elite theory.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is that Schumpeter is not a thinker of elite theory.
★Schumpeter gave an elitist definition of democracy.
★He saw democracy as a method to choose the ruling elite.
★So he is indeed counted among elite theorists.
★Elite theory began as a critique of democracy and socialism.
★It first developed in the context of Western Europe.
★So the claim that Schumpeter is not an elite theorist is incorrect.
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