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I believe the study is trying to question the government's actual ability or desire to serve the average person. It points out that it now serves big business and big interest. It is not making a statement about the technical makeup of how the government works.
We are a representative republic. We elect leaders who are supposed to represent our best interests and desires. This study is stating that the wealthy and powerful now have such influence over the government and election system that it doesn't really matter who we vote for or which party is in power, neither is actually going to serve the people more than they will serve those with cash who helped them get elected.
There are some independents that get elected, but at this point there are so few of them it is rare that they actually have any affect or influence.
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