There are distinct uses for the terms in various contexts.
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In fiscal terms, hard money is money with intrinsic value, such as gold and silver coins, or alternatively a currency that has backing, as on the "gold standard." Other forms of money are "soft money" or more specifically "Fiat money" which has a declared value based on the credit of the issuer.
Loans
A "hard money loan" is one that is secured by the value of real estate.
Political Contributions
"Hard Money" consists of political donations that are contributed to support a specific candidate or issue, whereas "soft money" is given to a party or political organization for their unregulated use.
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soft money is given in unlimited amounts (gradpoint)
soft money is given in unlimited amounts
hard money is given directly to political campaigns, while soft money is given to political parties for "voter education."
The difference is in the name; soft corals are soft have body ; with no bony or hard Parts
hard money is given directly to political campaigns, while soft money is given to political parties for "voter education."
well is that one is hard and the other one is soft.
Soft data is stored on a data disk or hard drive. Where as hard data is printed.
Hard money refers to contributions that are regulated by law and can be given directly to candidates for their campaigns, subject to limits. In contrast, soft money refers to unregulated donations that can be used for party-building activities and are not directly tied to a specific candidate. This distinction affects how campaigns are funded and the transparency of the financial contributions.
One key difference between hard and soft money lies in their regulation and usage in political campaigns. Hard money refers to funds that are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and subject to strict limits on contributions, typically for specific candidates or parties. In contrast, soft money refers to unregulated donations made to political parties for general party-building activities, which can be used for things like advertising and grassroots efforts, allowing for larger contributions.
a soft floor usually has carpet and a hard floor has wood or other things that are hard.
It is a difference between the hardness, generally expressed in the Mohs scale.
hard cheese is hardend by FAT! and i like soft cheese better than hard cheese. =]
The difference is in the name; soft corals have a soft body, with no bony or hard parts. In contrast, hard corals have a hard endoskeleton made of calcium carbonate.