Efforts to Curb Influence-Peddling Through Campaign Donations Had the Unintended

question 20

Multiple Choice

Efforts to curb influence-peddling through campaign donations had the unintended consequence of .

• A) the creation of the Federal Election Commission to monitor federal elections
• B) the emergence of political action committees (PACs) that allowed private interest groups to donate more money than individuals
• C) limiting campaign donations by individuals and official political organizations
• D) establishing a system of public funding for presidential elections

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