The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act __________.
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) allowed unlimited donations from individual donors

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The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, also known as the McCain-Feingold Act, limited the use of soft money in federal elections. Soft money refers to funds given to political parties for party-building activities, such as voter registration drives or issue advocacy, which could indirectly benefit specific candidates. The act banned national political parties from accepting soft money donations and set limits on how much individuals and political action committees (PACs) could give to candidates and political parties. However, it did not prevent candidates from using their own money or limit donations from individual donors, which means that options A, C, and D are incorrect.