Name: America 101: How Are Presidential Campaigns Financed?
Duration: 99
Description: Kevin O’Leary of "Shark Tank" explains the evolution of money in politics.

Kevin O’Leary of "Shark Tank" explains the evolution of money in politics.

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Kevin O’Leary of &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; explains the evolution of money in politics.

America 101: How Are Presidential Campaigns Financed?

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<p>America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.</p>


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