Choose the correct statements regarding elite theory
A. Robert Dahl advocated the Concept of polyrchial democracy. 
B. John Plamenatz argued that if the will of the people is a myth, then 'will of the minority' also belongs to the same category. 
C. Gaetano Mosca advocated the idea of elite theory in his classical work "The Political Parties'. 
D. Robert Michels advocated the idea of "Iron law of Oligarchy". 
E. C Right Mills advocated his idea of elite power in his book "The Managerial Revolution'. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct option is B

The correct statements under option (b) are:
· A: Robert Dahl is known for advocating the concept of polyarchial democracy, which refers to a form of government in which power is vested in multiple groups, emphasizing a system where there is genuine competition between elites, with the public playing a key role in decision-making.
· B: John Plamenatz indeed argued that if the 'will of the people' is a myth, then the 'will of the minority' also falls into the same category, questioning the concept of representation in political theory.
· D: Robert Michels is well-known for advocating the "Iron Law of Oligarchy", which asserts that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they are initially, will eventually and inevitably develop oligarchic tendencies.
The following statements are incorrect:
· C: Gaetano Mosca did not write "The Political Parties" but rather "The Ruling Class", where he formulated the idea of elite theory, arguing that societies are always divided into a ruling minority and a ruled majority.
· E: C. Wright Mills developed his theory of elite power in his famous book "The Power Elite" (1956), not in "The Managerial Revolution." The latter was written by James Burnham, who explored the rise of a new managerial class in modern societies.
Information Booster:
1. Polyarchy: A term coined by Robert Dahl, referring to a form of government that allows for a high level of participation and opposition, making it a more realistic model of democracy.
2. Iron Law of Oligarchy: Robert Michels' theory suggests that democratic organizations eventually become dominated by a small group of leaders or elites.
3. Gaetano Mosca: In "The Ruling Class", Mosca argued that a structured minority (the elites) always rules over the unstructured majority.
4. C. Wright Mills: In "The Power Elite", Mills explained how a small group of individuals in key economic, military, and political institutions holds the majority of power in society.