campaign finance

Which law controls campaign finance?

• Federal Election Campaign Act

• Political Party Act

• Political Action Committee

How might a political action committee influence government?

•  By reporting court procedures
• By making political contributions
• By investigating illegal business practices
• By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

The winner of a primary election becomes ______________ in the general election.

• president

• vice president

• a governor

• a candidate

Election Day is the ____________________.

• first Monday in November

• first Tuesday in November

• first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

• first Monday after the first Tuesday in November

National elections are held _____________.

• in even-numbered years

• in odd-numbered years

• every year

• every four years

In a close election, the loser can demand a recount.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In some states, if enough citizens sign a petition, a special election will be held to remove a candidate from office.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A presidential candidate who wins the popular vote always becomes the president.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which was a result of the Federal Elections Campaign Act?

• Limited individual and PAC donations
• Banned soft money
• Limited candidates to only public funding
• led to rise of SuperPACs

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