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How is money reshaping American politics? Take our quiz.

Since the American Republic's founding, money has had a role to play in politics right along with candidates, voters, and election laws. The debate over the influence of lobbyists and political donors over government policies is now amplified in an era of increasingly unlimited contributions, the obscurity of "dark money," and the growing wealth gap between the ultra rich and ordinary Americans. Here's a quiz where you can test (and expand) your knowledge.

18. But giving money to politicians doesn't guarantee they'll love you back. Which senator (to whom Comcast has contributed funds) used a 2014 hearing to voice concerns about its proposed merger with Time Warner?

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A protester takes part in a demonstration outside the Supreme Court in Washington as the court heard arguments on campaign finance in 2013.

Al Franken (D) of Minnesota

Lamar Alexander (R) of Tennessee

Jon Tester (D) of Montana

Thad Cochran (R) of Mississippi
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