Campaign Finance Quiz

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

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

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

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

What does PAC stand for?

• Political Action Committee

• Presidential Advisory Committee

• Public Affairs Council

• Political Accountability Commission

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

Which organization contributed the most to federal candidates in 2024?

• National Assn of Realtors

• National Beer Wholesalers Assn

• Never Back Down Inc

• American Israel Public Affairs Cmte

What was the scandal that led to the downfall of President Nixon's presidency?

• All of the answers are correct

• Covering up the burglary at the Democratic national headquarters

• Secret money trail

• Abuse of power