Unpopular government in the United States

"Unpopular Government in the United States" by Albert M. Kales is a thought-provoking examination of American democracy in the early 1900s, arguing that the nation's government, despite its democratic ideals, is controlled by a small group who unduly sway voters. Kales analyzes the divide between a politically uninformed populace and the select individuals who hold real power, revealing how this imbalance undermines true democracy. He points out that the original structures designed to promote popular rule have morphed into a system where voters are increasingly disenfranchised and are overwhelmed by frequent elections and numerous offices, thus they become reliant on advisors. These advisors, or "politocrats," exert undue influence, creating a ruling class that operates independently of the people's genuine will.