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Practice Exam I

Question 6 • AP US Government and Politics

A sizable majority of US voters are concerned about the influence of large campaign donations on candidates for public office. Bowing to pressure from constituents, Congress passes a law restricting how campaign money can be spent, how much can be donated, and to whom these donations can be given. The president signs the law.

Answer
A
Candidates for office could request that potential donors give money directly to them rather than to their campaigns.
B
Individuals or groups affected by the law could file a lawsuit claiming that the law infringes upon their right to free speech.
C
Candidates for office could seek donations from international sources to avoid domestic restrictions on campaign contributions.
D
Individuals or groups seeking to bypass the new restrictions could give money to friends and coworkers to donate on their behalf.
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