What might one conclude about politics prior to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974?

Question

A.
Political machines had reached the height of their power.

B.
Loose campaign financing regulations were producing corruption.

C.
Patronage positions were leading to unnecessary inefficiencies.

D.
High taxes were the most common motivation for voters.

Answer 1

http://cfinst.org/law/federal.aspx
Which do you think?

Answer 2

nah it was about curbing wild campaign bribes. It had limited success as you can see,