Question

More ambitious reformers call for publicly financed elections, in which _____ provides equal funding to each candidate and allows relatively small donations from the public, typically under $200.

Answer 1

The government provides the funding for both candidates, giving them equal amounts. This would allow poorer people to run for office, because they would not have to fund their campaign out of pocket. Under our current system, currently only millionaires can effectively run for office, because they have the money for a campaign.