What was the result of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act of 1925, which aimed to regulate campaign finance as a result of the Teapot Dome Scandal?
A.) it was ineffective because it did not have an enforcement mechanism
B.) it effectively regulated campaign finance into the 1960s
C.) President Harding vetoed it
D.) it was overruled by Supreme Court as an impingement on free speech rights
Answer: A.) it was ineffective because it did not have an enforcement mechanism
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