Which of the following perspectives holds that society is really ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interest? 

Many political scientists view parties as

A) no good. B) essential to representative democracy. C) insignificant indicators of popular sentiments. D) popular institutions with clear differences between the two major parties. E) actually almost identical in the United States.

________ tend to be overrepresented among voters who turn out on election day

A) People under the age of 65 B) Young voters aged 18 to 24 C) Wealthier people D) The poor and homeless E) Hispanics