Unit 3 - Campaign Finance

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How much did the 1996 election campaign cost? Options: $500 million, $600 million, $1 billion, $1.5 billion

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$600 million

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Which election had a campaign cost of $1.85 billion?

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2020 Election

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How much money did PACs donate in 2016?

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$4 billion

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What trend is observed in the growth of PACs from 1973 to 2016?

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Increasing donations

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What is the primary purpose of PACs?

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To raise money for political activism

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Are there limits on how much an individual can give to a party in terms of soft money?

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No, there are no limits

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What is an example of soft money usage mentioned in the document?

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Clinton’s 50th B-day party held by the Democratic Party

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What is a consequence of soft money on political parties?

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It threatens the quality of candidates.