1. What is a plutocracy according to the author? According to the author, American Capitalism is not just an economic system but is an entire cultural and social order. Plutocracy is a system that is for the rich and ruled by rich people. 2. What role does the education system play in promoting a plutocratic culture and constraining critical thinking according to the author? School texts hardly have mentioned the history of labor struggle, the struggle of the First Nation people, small farmers, Latini, Asian, European immigrants, and corporate exploitation. The students are not taught about the history of slavery, racism, and expansionist wars. Instructors who try to include the critiques o