What Effect Has the Increasing Cost of Campaigns Had on the Gubernatorial

question 43

Multiple Choice

What effect has the increasing cost of campaigns had on the gubernatorial election?

• A) It has allowed more qualified candidates to seek the governorship, as they know how to raise funds.
• B) It has led to more candidates to seek matching funds from the state to cover the costs of campaigning.
• C) It has prevented many good potential candidates from running because of the burden of raising funds.
• D) It has led to wealthier candidates to donate a portion of their funds to less wealthy candidates.
• E) It has allowed for a greater number of candidates to seek the office because of its increasing importance.

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