The basis of conflict theory is capitalism and our society’s obsession with material well-being. The theory argues that those in power manipulate the criminal justice system to protect their interests, and ignore the plight of the poor. Do you think this is true? Discuss examples in which our criminal justice system has intervened to favor the rich. The ruling in the Hobby Lobby case is one such example. Do you think that those in power could establish a new form of government? What could stop them?