The real decisions are made by the Ruling Class. The government is not a democratic structure open to the control of ordinary people. Instead, government is controlled behind the scenes by the Ruling Class. Elections are a fraud to distract people from the truth. The politicians are professional liars who aim to feather their own nests while making and breaking all sorts of promises to the Working Class.
Successful politicians become bosses.
Unsuccessful politicians want to become bosses. In reality, every government policy is set by the Ruling Class to serve its own interests. The police and army exist to uphold the Ruling Class. If you strike, the cops might arrest you. If your boss fires you, the cops will support him.