What is meant by “soft money”?

Soft money is a term used in election law to refer to donations that are not controlled by the laws that govern campaign funding. In North Dakota, soft money donations are not subject to the same limitations that are placed on direct contributions to political campaigns, such as limits on how much can be donated and restrictions on who can donate. Soft money donations can be utilized in ways that benefit a political campaign or party, such as purchasing television or radio ads, banners, or providing funds to specific candidates or causes. However, since these donations are not regulated by the FEC (Federal Election Commission), they are not subject to the same reporting requirements that are placed on direct contributions. This means that the donor’s identity, the amount donated, and the campaign or party to which the money is being donated are not visible to the public. Soft money donations can be used to influence elections since they are not subject to the same scrutiny as regulated contributions, which allows donors to remain anonymous. Therefore, soft money plays an important role in election law because it allows individuals and organizations to make donations to campaigns that would otherwise be prohibited.

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