Understanding Oligarchy and Its Implications

What is the origin of the term 'oligarchy'?

• Latin, meaning 'the many'

• Greek, meaning 'the few rule'

• French, meaning 'the elite'

• German, meaning 'the powerful'

Which historical system is an example of an oligarchy?

• Democracy in Ancient Greece

• Monarchies in Medieval Europe

• The Roman Republic

• Feudal Japan

What is a modern example of an oligarchy mentioned in the video?

• India

• Russia after the fall of Communism

• China

• The United Kingdom

What statistic is used to support the claim that the U.S. is an oligarchy?

• The middle class is growing rapidly

• The wealth gap is decreasing

• The richest 400 families own more than 50% of the wealth

• The poor have more political influence

What did the Citizens United ruling affect?

• Voting rights

• Campaign finance laws

• Healthcare policies

• Education funding

How many families donated significantly to the 2016 campaign?

• 50 families

• 100 families

• 158 families

• 200 families

What did the study by Martin Gins and Ben Page find about the influence of the wealthy?

• The wealthy always get what they want

• The wealthy can block policies they dislike

• The middle class has more influence

• Public opinion always shapes policy

What is the carried interest reduction?

• A tax benefit for those investing in companies

• A reduction in public spending

• A tax increase on the wealthy

• A new healthcare policy

What percentage chance does a policy have of passing if the wealthy oppose it?

• 30%

• 75%

• 50%

• 18%

What is a key question raised about campaign finance?

• Is it transparent enough?

• Does it support small businesses?

• Is it fair to all candidates?

• Does it influence public policy?