From the following, which statement best describes the difference between hard money and soft money?
A. Soft money refers to currency whereas hard money refers to coins
B. Soft money can be easily converted cashed out, whereas hard money cannot
C. Soft money is a donation to a politician, whereas hard money is a donation that cannot be traced or regulated
D. Soft money is unregulated donations to a politician, whereas hard money is donated money regulated by law
E. Soft money is a bribe, whereas hard money is a donation to the politician
Answer: D. Soft money is unregulated donations to a politician, whereas hard money is donated money regulated by law
Soft and hard money are distinct in that soft money is hard to track, and is not regulated by the Federal Election Commission. For example, money given under the table, written in the form of a gift, etc. is soft money. Hard money is a legal donation regulated by the FEC.
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