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Q 1. What is the theme of the textbook according to Parenti? 2. How does Parenti define politics? 3. How does Parenti define power? 4. What kind of relationship exists between government and the economy according to Parenti? 5. What is the significance of the federal budget according to Parenti?

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1. What is the theme of the textbook according to Parenti? The theme of the book as per the author is that the American government always represents the privileged few rather than the general public and the elections and the activities of the political parties are insufficient defenses against the influences of corporate wealth. 2. How does Parenti define politics? Politics is more than just something politicians do. It is the process of struggle over conflicting interests carried into the public