Why Are State and Federal Laws That Restrict Organized Interests

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why are state and federal laws that restrict organized interests' contributions to campaigns quite limited in their effectiveness in keeping interest group money out of elections?

• A) Organized interests largely ignore such laws.
• B) Groups can spend unlimited amounts of money if there is no coordination with a candidate.
• C) Laws do not empower any entity to prosecute offenders of such laws.
• D) Campaigns are not required to report the source of their contributions.
• E) The penalties for violating such laws do not deter illegal activity.

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