Question

23 multiple choice
the bipartisan campaign reform act
lowered limits on soft money
raised limits on soft money
lowered limits on hard money
raised limits on hard money

Explanation:

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002, also known as the McCain - Feingold Act, raised the limits on hard money (contributions directly to candidates' campaigns) and banned soft money (unregulated contributions to political parties for "party - building" activities, not directly for candidate campaigns). So the correct option is the one stating "Raised limits on hard money".

Answer:

D. Raised limits on hard money (assuming the options are labeled A to D as: A. Lowered limits on soft money, B. Raised limits on soft money, C. Lowered limits on hard money, D. Raised limits on hard money)