To what extent is Who Governs a counter argument to Mills’ understanding of power in America?

In his “critique of the Ruling Elite Model,” Dahl advances a trenchant critique of Mill’s theory and approach, and to an important extent Dahl continues and expands this critique in Who Governs, often times without explicitly naming Mills. To what extent is Who Governs a counter argument to Mills’ understanding of power in America? Or is pluralist democracy just another power elite theory in disguise? Why or why not? Which theory do you find more convincing and why? In answering these questions make sure to make a clear understanding of each theory, and any fundamental differences or potential similarities.
Answer the questions in the above statement and focus on composing an essay. With this in mind, avoid summarizing (example: the experiment or rewriting of quotes) and instead focus on the argument and the way in which the concepts and argument offered by these thinkers help us answer the issues of disobedience.
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