Asked by Jeancarlo Sueldo on Sep 26, 2024

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In order to qualify for public funding in a presidential primary,a candidate must

A) gather signatures from at least 50,000 people in each of 20 states.
B) gather signatures from at least 100,000 people in each of 40 states.
C) run as a major party candidate and raise at least $5,000 in individual contributions of $250 or less in each of 20 states.
D) run as a major party candidate and raise at least $1 million in individual contributions of $250 or less in each of 40 states.

Public Funding

Public funding consists of financial resources provided by government bodies to support various programs, projects, and institutions, including education, healthcare, and public services.

Presidential Primary

A primary election in which voters select candidates to run for President, typically leading to the nomination of a party's candidate.

Individual Contributions

Financial or other forms of contributions made by individuals, often in the context of political campaigns, charitable donations, or crowdfunding efforts.

  • Detail the contribution of public monies to campaign efforts and the legal parameters influencing campaign funding.
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Toyou agarwalabout 22 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
To qualify for public funding in a presidential primary, a candidate must run as a major party candidate and raise at least $5,000 in individual contributions of $250 or less in each of 20 states. This is outlined in the Federal Election Campaign Act, which also sets limits on how much money a candidate can receive from public funding. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.