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Varying Influence of Private Money in Democracies
Democracies differ significantly in how they regulate the influence of private money on politics. While some democratic systems impose strict limits on financial contributions to elections and public policy, others allow private funds to have a substantial impact. In the latter, influence is often exerted through channels like contributions to electoral campaigns, lobbying, and in some cases, illegal activities such as bribery.
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