How Do Campaign Contributions Differ from Other Types of Collective-Action

question 51

Multiple Choice

How do campaign contributions differ from other types of collective-action problems?

• A) Candidates pay attention to who donates and who does not, so the contribution may still be effective for the donors.
• B) Candidates pay attention to who donates and who does not, so the contribution may still be useful for the candidates.
• C) Candidates receive contributions from many different groups and individuals, so they are likely to give the most access to their biggest donors.
• D) Candidates receive contributions from many different groups and individuals, so they are likely to give the most access to their most consistent donors.
• E) Candidates receive contributions from only a few groups and individuals, so donors who give the maximum are still likely to benefit.

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