Government: Go directly to jail, do not pass go

If this doesn't sound like a phrase from the game Monopoly I don't know what world we're living in. I roll the dice when it's my turn just to lose payday while doing my part in deciding one winner. Once somoene is in control, they can ony gain more power and will ultimately remain in control. Is this what democracy has come to or have the leaders manipulated the laws to put their interests first?