What Is the Link Between Campaign Donations and Influence with Elected

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the link between campaign donations and influence with elected officials?

• A) There is a strong relationship between giving money and being able to buy votes.
• B) Most campaign donations go to opposition politicians in an attempt to get them to support a cause.
• C) At most, campaign donations might buy a donor access to see an elected official.
• D) Elected officials often refuse to accept donations from groups they agree with.
• E) Groups tend to give money to elected officials who are undecided.

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