_____________ refers to donations made to political parties through a loophole created by the 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act. These donations could be used for party activities, "get out the vote" drives, or issue advocacy.
"Soft money" is the name given to donations that are made to political candidates through a loophole created by the 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act. "Soft money" refers to money that is not given directly to a specific candidate (this is "hard money") but is instead given to parties and committees. There are no limits on "soft money," which has led to extensive criticism.
