Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Money

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of money in American politics is not accurate?

• A) Money often determines who runs for office.
• B) Money can exert a significant influence on who wins and who loses elections.
• C) Money can affect what politicians do once they are in office.
• D) Money has become more important due to the decline of locally based political parties.
• E) Money was not important in politics until the 1960s.

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