Question

Which of the following are characteristics of soft money? i. donations from individuals and interest group PACs ii. unregulated by the Federal Election Commission iii. goes directly to a political candidate iv. can be used for advertising or other campaign expenses

Answer 1

Im pretty sure it is iv. can be used for advertising or other campaign expenses

Answer 2

Hello!

The characteristics of soft money are:

• Donations from individuals and interest group PACs
• Unregulated by the Federal Election Commission
• Can be used for advertising and other campaign expenses

Soft money is money donated to a political party since its purpose is not to support an specific candidate. Soft money is unregulated and political parties can spend it on whatever they want as long as it is a contribution to increase the number of voters.