Independent Expenditures

question 3

Multiple Choice

Independent expenditures:

• A) are considered hard money contributions
• B) spent on advertising must be approved by the candidate
• C) cannot be used to attack a candidate
• D) cannot pay for campaign advertising
• E) must not be controlled, directed, or approved by any candidate's campaign

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Definitions:

Routine Decisions

Decisions that are made frequently and with a relatively simple process because they involve situations that have occurred before and have predictable outcomes.

Established Procedure

A set method or protocol that has been officially adopted for conducting activities or accomplishing tasks.

Rational Model

A decision-making model that involves a structured and logical process to arrive at a decision.

Possible Alternatives

Other options or choices available in a decision-making process, considered when the primary plan or choice is unavailable or unsuitable.