Super PACs and Political Campaign Donations

What does PAC stand for?

• Political Action Committee

• Presidential Advisory Committee

• Public Affairs Council

• Political Accountability Commission

When did regular PACs start donating to campaigns?

• 1944

• 2010

• 2012

• 2008

What was the supreme court ruling in 2010 that led to the creation of Super PACs?

• Citizens United

• Freedom of Speech

• Campaign Finance Reform

• Political Donations Act

What is the main difference between regular PACs and Super PACs?

• Super PACs can give unlimited funds

• Regular PACs can give unlimited funds

• Super PACs can directly coordinate with candidates

• Regular PACs can directly coordinate with candidates

Who can contribute to Super PACs?

• People, corporations, and unions

• Only individuals

• Only corporations

• Only labor unions

What is one reason why Super PACs are controversial?

• Wealthy special interest groups can exert significant influence

• Super PACs are not legally allowed to operate

• Super PACs can only give limited funds

• Super PACs are completely independent of candidates