Who do you think has more influence on the political choices of the government of your country?

If you like, argue and write which country you live in in the comments. By political choices I mean literally everything the government does, from deciding where to spend tax money to international policy etc...

Financial power
People through votes and popular initiatives
An elite of powerful politicians
Military-industrial complex
The mass media and who owns them
Foreign countries that control our politicians
None of the above, other (explain in the comments please)
Select gender and age to cast your vote:
Who do you think has more influence on the political choices of the government of your country?
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