Question

1. what is the key difference between \hard money\ and \soft money\ in campaign finance? a. hard money is raised from individual donors, while soft money comes from corporations b. hard money is subject to strict federal limits, while soft money has fewer restrictions c. hard money can only be used for tv ads, while soft money is for print media d. hard money is for presidential campaigns, while soft money is for congressional races 71. what is the best definition of public opinion? a. the collective views of a particular group on a specific issue b. the opinions of elected officials on public matters c. the personal beliefs of influential individuals d. the unanimous agreement of all citizens on a topic 72. which of the following is not considered one of the \different publics\ in the context of public opinion? a. the attentive public b. the mass public c. the elite public d. the corporate public 73. how does family primarily influence the formation of public opinion?

Explanation:

For question 70, hard - money in campaign finance is subject to strict federal limits and regulations, while soft - money has fewer restrictions. For question 71, public opinion is the collective views of a group on a specific issue. For question 72, in the context of public opinion, the "corporate public" is not a standard category compared to the attentive, mass, and elite publics.

Answer:

1. b. Hard money is subject to strict federal limits, while soft money has fewer restrictions
2. a. The collective views of a particular group on a specific issue
3. d. The corporate public