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Understanding H.R. 1: For the People Act

Understanding H.R. 1: For the People Act

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

January 3, 2019

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Easement of Funding Regulations

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Died in House Committee, then Filibustered in the Senate

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Two-Thirds

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

False

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Back

Super PACS

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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?

Back

Disclose Act

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