Money in Campaigns - Unit 10

Open Ended

Some people argue that allowing unlimited campaign donations is a form of free speech. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Explain your position.

Match

Match the definition to the term.

• a part of the government that enforces campaign finance laws

• a nongovernmental group that collects funds and donates to campaigns

• an activity that aims to convince voters to vote a certain way

Federal Election Commission

political action committee (PAC)

electioneering

• Federal Election Commission

• political action committee (PAC)

• electioneering

Multiple Choice

What was the main outcome of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case?

• It banned all corporate involvement in elections

• It allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns

• It increased individual contribution limits

• It outlawed PACs

Multiple Choice

Which argument do you think supports the idea that a shift toward small donations is good for democracy? Select only one answer.

• People of all income levels have equal power to influence politics.

• Money holds a smaller influence in politics than it did before.

• Campaign funds come from a wider population than only from a small, wealthy group.

• It reduces the amount of money that wealthy organizations donate.