Question

select the text that has a more objective tone. the legislation, the government by the people act, would offer the prospect of a 6 - to - 1 match for small donations that would kick in once a candidate raised $50,000 in small contributions from 1,000 people. that means a $50 check would be worth $350. the money would come from a public fund. sarbanes estimates it would require several hundred million dollars in taxpayer money each election. to fight back, congressman sarbanes has authored and introduced the government by the people act (h.r. 20)—bold new legislation that returns voice and power back to the american people and ensures that congress works for the peoples interest, not special interests. from john fritze, \sarbanes models a different kind of election focused on small donors,\ copyright 2014 by baltimore sun and from u.s. congressman john sarbanes, \the government by the people act (h.r. 20)\

Explanation:

The first text presents facts about the legislation, such as the match - for - small - donations ratio, the amount of money from the public fund, and Sarbanes' estimate of taxpayer money required. It does not include value - laden words like "bold" or statements about returning "voice and power" which are more subjective. The second text uses adjectives like "bold" and makes claims about the act's impact on returning voice and power, which are more subjective.

Answer:

The first text (the one starting with "The legislation, the Government by the People Act...") has a more objective tone.