Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Soft

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of soft money?

• A) money collected through illegal donations
• B) money contributed directly to political parties and other organizations at the state and local levels for political activities that are not regulated by federal campaign spending laws
• C) nonmonetary donations made to a party for use of privileges such as airplanes and hotel rooms that are not officially considered income
• D) money that is left over after the election
• E) money that is contributed by a candidate to a political party in order to receive the party's support in an upcoming election

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Definitions:

Influencer

An individual with the ability to impact the purchasing decisions of others due to their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience.

Buyer

An individual or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use, consumption, or investment.

Anticonformity

Behavior that goes against the norms of a group purposefully, different from mere nonconformity as it seeks to challenge or oppose those norms.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and free from reliance on external support or control.