The US is not a democracy but an oligarchy, study concludes (2014)

A study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities concludes that U.S. political policy is determined by the economic elite, not the majority of citizens.
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A study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities reveals that U.S. political decisions are largely influenced by the wealthy elite rather than the general population. This finding raises important questions about the nature of American democracy and who truly holds power.

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