Why Did Many Members of Congress Vote to Ban Advocacy

Multiple Choice

Why did many members of Congress vote to ban advocacy groups from running ads that mention a candidate's name within 30 days of a primary election and 60 days of a general election?

A) They thought that the ban would eliminate the importance of money in politics.
B) They thought that the ban would make the system of American elections more consistent with the campaign requirements specified in the Constitution.
C) They thought that the ban would make it less likely for wealthy advocacy groups to flood the media with ads and unfairly influence the outcome of elections.
D) They thought that the ban would make it more difficult for opponents to defeat incumbents.
E) They thought that the ban would increase the number of people who vote in elections.