Critique of Political Equality in Democracy
A political commentator argues, 'In a democracy, every citizen has one vote, so the political system inherently prevents the wealthy from having more influence than the poor.' Critically evaluate this statement, explaining the mechanisms through which economic disparities can translate into unequal political influence despite the principle of 'one person, one vote'.
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