Washington and Roosevelt present the spirit interests as threats to democracy. In 1-2 sentences, draw conclusions about the origin of each. How are similar, and how could one cause the other?

Answer 1

The origin of the spirit interests can be traced back to powerful economic entities that prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the people. These interests are similar in their pursuit of wealth and influence, and one can cause the other as the concentration of economic power creates a favorable environment for the erosion of democratic values and institutions.