The iron law of oligarchy may prevail for a period but is precluded as a permanent course of action ...........

Sociology Preliminary Political System

The iron law of oligarchy may prevail for a period, but is precluded as a permanent course of action, because of the American system of

democratic elections

legislative repeals process

political action committees

balance of power

• Option 1: Democratic elections

- Allows citizens to choose their representatives.

- Provides a mechanism to challenge entrenched power.

- Encourages accountability in leaders.

- Correct Answer: This is the primary tool to counter oligarchic control in America.

• Option 2: Legislative repeals process

- Laws can be repealed but requires significant legislative action.

- More relevant to changing policies than challenging power concentration.

• Option 3: Political action committees

- Influence political outcomes and fundraising.

- Can actually contribute to oligarchic tendencies.

• Option 4: Balance of power

- Distributes powers across branches of government.

- Prevents any one branch from gaining complete control.

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