estion 16 1 pts 16. Krutz argues that the most realistic characterization of who has power in the U.S. is: a. The elite theory b. The pluralist theory c. The tradeoff theory d. The oligarchic theory D Question 16 1 pts 16. Krutz argues that the most realistic characterization of who has power in the U.S. is: a. The elite theory b. The pluralist theory c. The tradeoff theory d. The oligarchic theory