Since the very beginning Adam and Eve for an example.
George Washington was appointed as the supreme commander of the Continental Army.
This is likely King John. In 1215 the Magna Carta was signed which limited the power of kings over his subjects. This granted people certain rights and is marked as the first point of this in English History.
Here's an excerpt from Wiki-pedia:
"Magna Carta Libertatum<span> (</span>Medieval Latin<span> for "the Great Charter of the Liberties"), commonly called </span>Magna Carta<span> (also </span>Magna Charta; "(the) Great Charter"),[a]<span> is a </span>charter<span> agreed to by </span>King John of England<span> at </span>Runnymede<span>, near </span>Windsor, on 15 June 1215.[b]<span>First drafted by the </span>Archbishop of Canterbury<span> to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel </span>barons<span>, it promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on </span>feudal<span> payments to </span>the Crown<span>, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons."</span>
The purpose behind the paper would be the fact that there would be "85 articles" that would be help for each person, would have to apply too. So, in this case, these people were practically not telling the other people the truth of what would really be happening.
Nowadays the internet is a powerful tool for anyone. Politicians take advantage of it as well, and for this reason, all of the alternatives apply.
They use it to generate donations for campaigning, to support the party, and even charitable donations.
They also use it to organize supporters, create communities where they can interact, show support, discuss ideas, etc.
Finally, they also use it to solicit support, showcasing their ideas, trying to reach as many people as possible in order to increase their supporting base.