Test your civic knowledge about Money in Politics

What has the lack of limits on campaign donations led to in Virginia?

• Decrease in the cost of elections

• Increase in the cost of elections

• More public confidence in elections

• Decrease in large donations

What has the lack of limits on campaign donations led to in Virginia?

• Decrease in the cost of elections

• Increase in the cost of elections

• More public confidence in elections

• Decrease in large donations

What percentage of respondents in the 2021 Wasson poll supported complete public disclosure of campaign finance records?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 88%

Which statement is true about the influence of large donors on Virginia's elections, according to the report?

• Large donors have little to no influence on elections

• Large donors have too much influence on elections

• Large donors are completely transparent about their contributions

• Large donors are restricted by strict campaign finance laws

What is one of the key recommendations for comprehensive campaign finance reform in Virginia?

• Reducing the number of campaign ads

• Strengthening disclosure and accountability

• Increasing the length of campaign periods

• Limiting the number of candidates

Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for strengthening disclosure and accountability?

• Requiring the identification and disclosure of original contributing individuals

• Regular auditing combined with enhanced regulatory oversight

• Creating eligibility thresholds and procedures for official investigations of complaints

• Increasing the number of campaign rallies

What is one of the ways to promote integrity through fair play in campaign finance?

• Establishing caps on campaign contributions

• Increasing the number of campaign ads

• Reducing the number of polling stations

• Limiting the number of debates

What percentage of Americans support getting big money out of politics according to the document?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 75 percent

• 87 percent

What is one of the main issues with unchecked political spending in Virginia?

• A. It strengthens the voices of average citizens.

• B. It weakens the ability to elect a representative government.

• C. It reduces the amount of time candidates spend fundraising.

• D. It increases direct communication with voters.

How much was spent on state-wide elections in Virginia in 2019?

• A. $32 million

• B. $117 million

• C. $188 million

• D. $140 million