The McCain-Feingold law __________.
A) prevented candidates from using their own money to win elections
B) limited the use of "soft" money in federal elections
C) limited the giving of large sums to affect election outcomes
D) granted subsidies to candidates with lower fundraising totals

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The McCain-Feingold law, also known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), limited the use of "soft" money in federal elections. Soft money refers to funds that were not regulated or limited in their use or source, making them a popular tool for PACs and other interest groups to sway election outcomes. McCain-Feingold limited these types of donations to $10,000 per individual and prohibited corporations and unions from using their general treasuries to finance election advertising. However, candidates can still use their own money to win elections, and there is no provision for subsidies for fundraisers with lower totals.

The McCain-Feingold Law __________