In America, democracy and capitalism have been intertwined for so long it is easy to think of them as one and the same system. In fact, democracy and capitalism differ in a very fundamental way, that is, how each apportions a given resource, be it power or goods and services. I think it is our failure to recognize this difference that has made some current problems so contentious and seemingly insoluble.
Democracy is predicated upon equality.
The power of a government created by the people is then split equally among the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Capitalism, on the other hand, is more Darwinian at heart. Goods are distributed not equally but according to the law of supply and demand. The highest bidder takes the day. Market decisions are made, in effect, by people voting with their pocketbooks.