Bachrach and Baratz present a model of the two faces of power that suggests ______.

A) power is exercised when one group is able to influence the behavior of another
B) power is equitably distributed through society and no one group has more influence
C) power is not distributed evenly across stakeholders but is skewed toward political elites
D) power is in the hands of the privilege few who share the control as needed

Two Faces of Power

A theory suggesting that power in politics operates on two levels: decision-making and agenda-setting, where the latter can effectively control which issues come to the foreground.

Bachrach and Baratz

Scholars known for their work in political science, particularly on the second face of power, which involves the ability not just to make decisions but to control the agenda and prevent certain issues from being discussed.

Political Elites

A small group of people who hold significant power and influence in a political system, often shaping policies and decisions.