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Business groups, like trade associations, have a moderate amount, likely because they can afford to spend more on lobbying and political donations.
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Business groups have a moderate amount of power because they can afford to spend more on lobbying and political donations
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM (2 months ago)
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https://act.represent.us/sign/usa-oligarchy-research-explained
A study by Princeton and Northwestern researchers found that economic elites and business groups have substantial influence on US policy, while average citizens have little. The research suggests the US functions as an oligarchy, where a small number of elites rule.
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