The Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2002 Limits Individual

question 85

Multiple Choice

The Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2002 limits individual contributions to national party committees to no more than:

• A) $1,000 per year
• B) $5,000 per year
• C) $15,000 per year
• D) $50,000 per year

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