What Is an Oligarchy?

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10. United States

The United States of America is among the most powerful nations on the planet, with a GDP and a military that dwarfs those of many other nations. It is also a democracy and all citizens are allowed to vote. With powerful corporations that have a powerful influence over politics, however, many consider the United States to be a capitalist oligarchy.

Studies show that governmental policies often favor the powerful elite that use their wealth to help influence government to act in their favor. One example is the Koch family who donated heavily to the Republican party in exchange for being able to influence the shape of politics in the country.

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