Question 1
The term soft money refers to ______.
◦ illegal slush fund donations
◦ cash spent by outside groups to support candidates independent of their campaigns
◦ think-tank and interest group donations to candidates
◦ donations to parties rather than candidates
Question 2
What is one drawback of candidates running for office appealing to the party activists?
◦ More candidates become watered-down versions of themselves.
◦ Donations and volunteers decline significantly.
◦ Candidates lose a large network of support.
◦ Fewer candidates are willing to adopt moderate positions.