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The political candidates and parties fund campaigns by holding large fundraisers several times during a year. to help out political candidates and parties the Federal Election Campaign Act ( FECA ) which reports the name of every person who contributes $200 or more in a year. ( FECA lessens the possibilility of political corruption.)

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People with political ideas or special needs often give money to people who support their position. Some people buy access to government officials with the hope of special favors by supporting their campaigns; some even give money to both candidates for this purpose.

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