The debate between those who argued that power was equally distributed throughout society and those who argued that power was concentrated in the hands of the privileged became known as the ______.

A) elitist debate
B) pluralist debate
C) community power debate
D) political power debate

The debate between those who argued for an equal distribution of power throughout society and those who argued that power was concentrated in the hands of the privileged became known as the "community power debate." This debate emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as American political scientists sought to understand the complex power dynamics within American society. The community power debate focused on the ways in which power was distributed among different groups within communities and how this affected decision-making processes. The term "community" referred broadly to any group or organization, and the debate highlighted the ways in which power struggles and inequalities played out within these contexts. The other answer choices - elitist debate and pluralist debate - are related, but distinct debates that focus on different aspects of power and political organization. The political power debate is too broad and could refer to any number of debates that have occurred throughout history.