Question

select the text that has a more objective tone.
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 people’s interest, not special interests.
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.

Explanation:

The text describes a legislative act (Government by the People Act) and its details like funding mechanisms (small contributions, public fund) and cost estimates. It presents factual information about the act, its purpose (returning voice/power to people, not special interests), and financial aspects. The tone is objective as it states facts without emotional or persuasive language (unlike a subjective/opinionated tone which would include personal views, biases, or persuasive rhetoric). It focuses on explaining what the act is, how it works (6 - to - 1 match for small donations, public fund details), and cost estimates, all in a neutral, informative way.

Answer:

The text (the passage about Congressman Sarbanes' Government by the People Act, including details on donation matching, public funding, and cost estimates) has a more objective tone.