How does money influence our political system?

People contribute money to the campaigns of politicians. Some of them collect large sums, far beyond what the campaign costs. In return, the politician listens to the donor and may favor his interests. Sometimes contracts are awarded to campaign donors.

Lobbyists can be hired to support a particular interest and to lobby the politicians in its favor. With money, one can organize letter-writing or other types of campaigns for a particular political position or interest. Sometimes the number of people seeming to favor a position can be greatly exaggerated by a good campaign.