Understanding H.R. 1: For the People Act

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When was the For the People Act first introduced to Congress?

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January 3, 2019

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Which of the following is NOT a rationale for the bill? More Transparency, Less Gerrymandering, Higher Ethical Standards, Easement of Funding Regulations

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Easement of Funding Regulations

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How was the bill twice defeated? Options: Died in House Committee, then Voted Down in the Senate; Died in House Committee, then Filibustered in the Senate; Voted Down in the House, then Filibustered in the Senate; Voted Down in the House, then later Voted Down in the Senate

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Died in House Committee, then Filibustered in the Senate

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What percentage of the electorate supported H.R. 1?

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Two-Thirds

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Due to increased concerns regarding mail-in voting, the For the People Act sought to increase guidelines and restrictions for this voting method.

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False

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Citizens United vs FEC allowed for the creation of political groups that could receive unlimited contributions and created a hierarchy of political influence based on wealth.

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Super PACS

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What finance reform act did H.R. 1 incorporate in order to impose limitations on foreign lobbying and to require Super PACS and other "dark money" organizations to disclose their donors?

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Disclose Act

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The following is NOT a stakeholder for H.R. 1: Civil Rights Groups, Independent Voters, State Legislators, Media Groups.

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Media Groups

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H.R. 1 would create a way for all citizens to register their support for a candidate and contribute to that candidate's election campaign, even if they can't afford to do so with their own personal funds, through this pilot program.

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My Voice Voucher Program

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All of the following are criteria for redistricting commissions created by H.R. 1 in order to protect against gerrymandering except...
Population Equality, No Undue Advantage to Any Political Party, Compliance with the Voting Rights Act, Compliance with the Federal Elections Protection Act

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Compliance with the Federal Elections Protection Act