Question

Which of the following are sources of funding for political campaigns? Select all that apply.

1. The Party
2. The Average Taxpayer
3. The Candidates Themselves
4. Foreign Countries

Answer 1

Three sources of funding for political campaigns may are the party, the average taxpayer and the candidates themselves. Option 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

A political campaign refers to an organized effort with the purpose of influencing the decision making process within a specific group. In democracies, political campaigns usually refer to electoral campaigns, by which representatives are chosen or referendums are decided.

Answer 2

Among the choices stated, the answer that suits best in the question is choice 1,2 and 3. The funds for the political campaign comes from the party where the candidates support, the average taxpayer and the candidate themselves. It is their method of raising money to make themselves known to voters.