Understanding Democracy in America

The video discusses the limited state of democracy in America, highlighting issues with the electoral system dominated by wealth, lack of choice in candidates, and constraints on freedom of speech and press due to corporate control. It also addresses the lack of economic democracy, with wealth concentrated among the richest 1% due to an unrepresentative tax structure.

What is one of the main influences on the electoral system in America?

• Wealth

• Public opinion

• International policies

• Environmental issues

Why do many people feel they have no choice in presidential elections?

• Candidates are selected by the public

• Candidates are selected by wealth

• Candidates are selected by media

• Candidates are selected by international bodies

What limits the effectiveness of third-party candidates in the political system?

• Lack of public support

• Dominance of major parties

• Insufficient funding

• Media bias

What is a major factor restricting freedom of speech and press in the United States?

• Corporate control

• Government censorship

• International pressure

• Public disinterest

Who controls the major television channels and newspapers, according to the transcript?

• Non-profit organizations

• Government agencies

• Political parties

• Huge corporations

What is one reason the United States is far from economic democracy?

• High unemployment rates

• Corporate control of the economy

• Poor educational systems

• Lack of technological advancement

How is the tax structure described in the transcript?

• Beneficial to the middle class

• Fair and balanced

• Favoring the richest 1%

• Supporting small businesses

Who approves the tax structure that channels wealth towards the richest 1%?

• The Federal Reserve

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court