To receive government matching funds in primary elections, candidates must ______.

A. reach particular requirements on numbers of petitions signed, funds raised, and public support in the polls
B. raise a specified amount of money from at least 20 states
C. put up at least 20% of their yearly income as collateral
D. submit petitions signed by 5,000 people in 20 states

Answer: B. raise a specified amount of money from at least 20 states

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a. campaign spending b. endorsements of political parties c. public opinion on social issues d. the decisions that elected officials and bureaucrats make e. the selection of public officials

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