Question: Which of the following situations is an example of the "interlocking directorate" explained in the power elite theories? Need Assignment Help? Someone being the board of directors for a foundation but also holding a director position in another foundation. A lobbyist using their influence to convince a senator that if they do not support a specific environmental policy that it will hurt their re-election. A capitalist owning the means of production. An upper class individual networking at social clubs with corporate business leaders.