Asked by Sierra South on Jun 20, 2024

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Public funding for presidential primary campaigns

A) matches,on a dollar-for-dollar basis,all contributions of $250 or less,up to a total of $48.7 million in 2016.
B) provides $200 million for all candidates meeting the minimum requirements specified by law.
C) provides $500 million for all candidates meeting the minimum requirements specified by law.
D) is determined by a formula that weighs a presidential candidate's previous fundraising and number of votes received in previous elections.

Public Funding

Financial support from government revenue to projects or organizations that serve the public interest.

Presidential Primary Campaigns

The initial phase of the presidential electoral process, where candidates from the same party compete to gain delegates for the national party convention.

Contributions

Contributions are voluntary gifts, grants, or donations of money or other resources given to support a cause, organization, or individual.

  • Describe the role of governmental financial support in election campaigns and the laws governing campaign finance.
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Rajesh BhatiaJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This is the most accurate option as it aligns with the current public funding system for presidential primary campaigns, which matches donations of $250 or less on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a certain limit. The limit was $48.7 million for the 2016 election.