What is a possible consequence of our political system's failure to address socioeconomic inequalities?
Use your analytical capabilities to connect income/wealth (high or low) with public policy, governing institutions, and the people.
Cite any sources used to prepare your post.
Support your answer with more than opinion. Incorporate social science research and not mainstream media or opinion pages from any mainstream media source.
Use peer reviewed research and scholarship with your own intelligence to write a thoughtful academic response to the question.
Things to consider:
When the top tier of income and wealth is held in only a few hands that is elitism.
When there is a small middle class (livable wage plus extra income/wealth to enjoy a life beyond work) that is one view of the traditional paradigm known as the "American dream."
When there are more than a majority of people struggling to pay for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, health, and well-being) how does that impact government's ability to secure and promote the general welfare of all people and society's experience within their state or local communities?