Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39

Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of political campaigns?

Back

To provide voters with information to choose a candidate

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main stage of political campaigns where candidates present information about themselves and their policies directly to voters?

Back

Stump speeches

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main reason why political campaigns are so expensive?

Back

The long duration of the campaigns

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the total amount spent on house and senate races in the 2012 election?

Back

$3.6 billion

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main argument for limits on campaign contributions?

Back

To force candidates to raise money in small amounts from a large number of donors.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Citizens United decision in 2009 allow the creation of?

Back

Super PACs

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main reason why candidates spend a considerable amount of time raising money?

Back

To reach out to larger numbers of constituents

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main concern about the influence of money in American politics?

Back

It raises the potential for corruption