Interest groups are allowed to make campaign contributions to legislators as a way to support and endorse candidates who align with their policy positions. These contributions are regulated by campaign finance laws, which set limits on the amount of money that can be given to a candidate and require public disclosure of the contributions.
However, giving money to legislators for personal gain or to influence their decisions on specific legislation is considered bribery and is illegal. This type of behavior is often referred to as "pay-to-play" politics, where individuals or groups offer financial incentives in exchange for favorable treatment from lawmakers.
In order to maintain transparency and uphold ethical standards in government, it is important for legislators to abide by campaign finance regulations and for interest groups to refrain from attempting to influence lawmakers through illegal means.
Interest groups can give money to legislators but only in the form of regulated and limited
campaign contributions
. Otherwise, giving money to legislators is considered an
legal
bribe.
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