'Hard' money is money contributed directly to a candidate or to a political party to be used in his or her election. By contrast, _______ is money contributed to organizations, also known as "527s", that work to elect candidates and influence issues, but are prohibited from running ads advocating or opposing any of the candidates.

A. Soft Money
B. PAC Money
C. Lobby Money
D. Bundling


Ans: A. Soft Money
The answer is A, Soft Money. This form of campaign contribution allows some to circumvent some campaign finance laws.

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