Campaign Finance

Which is true about PACs?

• They can spend unlimited money on campaigns
• They do not have to disclose donors
• They are limited in the amount they can contribute
• They are regulated by the IRS not FEC

In Citizen United v. FEC the Supreme Court ruled

• corporations & unions can spend unlimited amounts on campaigns
• Corporations and unions cannot use express advocacy
• Corporations and unions are allowed to coordinate with candidates
• Campaign contributions are not protected by the 1st amendment

Which was a direct result of the Citizens United court ruling?

• decrease in campaign spending
• creation of SuperPACs
• creation of 501 c groups
• decrease in use of public funds in campaigns

Which is true of SuperPACs

• are not regulated by the FEC
• are allowed to coordinate with candidates
• Can receive unlimited donations and spend as much as they want
• cannot use express advocacy

What is "soft money"?

• Money given to a political party
• Money given to a candidate
• Money used for attack ads
• Money used for biographical ads

What is "hard money"?

• Money given to candidates
• Money given to political parties
• Money used for attack ads
• Money used for biographical ads