What is soft money, and how did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act affect it?

Answer:


An ideal response will:
1. Define soft money as money raised in unlimited amounts by political parties.
2. Highlight that the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 limits in various ways the amount of money given to candidates for campaigning.
3. Explain the significance of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.

Political Science

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a. based on its goals far from home b. to protect its trading interests abroad c. any interest that contributes to economic prosperity d. first and foremost to remain sovereign—meaning to avoid being conquered e. to remain viable as a regional economic power

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Who brings the formal charges in an impeachment?

A) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court B) House of Representatives C) president D) Senate E) vice president

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A lobbyist representing the auto industry meets with a member of Congress to discuss legislation concerning vehicle emissions. This is an example of a direct technique.

a. true b. false

Political Science

Explain the positions of those for and those against the Patriot Act.

What will be an ideal response?

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