What Is the Purpose of Public Financing of Qualifying Candidates

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of public financing of qualifying candidates?

• A)to ensure that no private money is used during the campaign process
• B)to reduce the potential for corruption in relationships between donors and elected officials
• C)to prevent private candidates from spending private money that has not been disclosed
• D)to increase spending on campaigns and thereby increase voter interest
• E)to ensure that all campaign expenditure limits are met by limiting funding

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