Campaign Finance Quiz

Campaign Finance Quiz

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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SARAH ATHEY

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hard money in campaign finance?

Money donated directly to a specific candidate

Money donated to a party or political action committee

Money donated to support a cause

Money donated anonymously

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is soft money in campaign finance?

Money donated directly to a specific candidate

Money donated to a party or political action committee

Money donated to support a cause

Money donated anonymously

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the Citizens United ruling?

A decrease in campaign spending

An increase in campaign spending by corporations

A decrease in wealthy donors

An increase in government funding for campaigns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern with the amount of dark money in politics?

It violates the First Amendment rights of individuals

It leads to excessive government regulation

It allows for anonymous and potentially corrupting influence

It limits the ability of candidates to raise funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does PAC stand for?

Political Action Committee

Presidential Advisory Committee

Public Affairs Council

Political Accountability Commission

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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