How is money raised in political campaigns?

Political campaigns cost money, which is raised from individuals and groups.?

• At more than a billion dollars, the most recent presidential campaign was the most expensive in history – doubling the cost of the race four years before. Some say the U.S. should severely limit campaign spending, as Great Britain does, to limit the influence of campaign contributors. Others note that ad campaigns for products far less important than a presidential race cost as much or more, and that our right of free expression should allow us to help a candidate financially. Explain the way the current system works, what you think about it, and why?

• Answer:

  The current system earns many people a lot of money. the political agenda is set by the amount of people that donate views. as this is on mass it would seem to be fair, as even a poor person can donate their time and support, which is worth more than money.