Question

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While there have been many efforts to regulate campaign finance, it remains a controversial topic in U.S. politics. Explain the difference between hard money and soft money in federal elections and how each is regulated. Then explain how the decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission affected campaign finance regulation.

Answer 1

Soft money (sometimes called non-federal money) means contributions made outside the limits and prohibitions of federal law. ... On the other hand, hard money means the contributions that are subject to FECA; that is, limited individual and PAC contributions only. (1st part of the question!)

Step-by-step explanation:

Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States concerning campaign finance. ... The ruling effectively freed labor unions and corporations to spend money on electioneering communications and to directly advocate for the election or defeat of candidates. (2nd part!)