The Election Process

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An organized drive on the part of the candidate to get elected to office.

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Campaign

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Formed for the sole purpose of raising and contributing money to campaigns of political candidates.

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Political Action Committees

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Money donated directly to an individual's campaign.

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Hard Money

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Laws limit how much money individuals and organizations can give to individual candidates.

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True

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Candidates don't have to file reports listing how much hard money they have received and spent.

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False

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Given to a political party, rather than to a specific candidate.

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Soft Money

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Giving soft money is a way to get around the limits on hard money contributions.

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True

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A candidate must announce that they are running for office. This is called a:

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Self Announcement

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Self nomination usually involves a: Primary, Endorsement, Registration Process, Ballot

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Registration Process

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Meeting of party members who nominate candidates to run for election.

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Convention