There were approximately ________ in independent expenditures in the 2016 presidential election.

A) $150 million
B) $570 million
C) $750 million
D) $1.3 billion

Independent Expenditures

Expenses made by individuals or groups to support or oppose a political candidate or issue, without coordination with any candidate’s campaign.

Presidential Election

A process in which citizens of a country vote to elect the president, the head of the executive branch of the government.