Campaign Contributions and Costs

What are campaign contributions?

• Donations of money to help candidates run their campaigns

• Gifts given to voters

• Money spent on personal expenses

• Funds used for charity

Why is it so expensive to run a political campaign?

• Because of high advertising costs

• Because of travel expenses

• Because of staff and event costs

• All of the above.

Why do candidates need campaign contributions?

• To fund their personal lifestyle

• To support their campaign activities

• To donate to charity

• To pay taxes.

What is the issue with wealthy donors in campaigns?

• They have no influence

• They can have more influence by giving large donations

• They are not allowed to donate

• They only support one party.

Fill in the blank: Voter registration is the process of ________ to be able to vote in elections.

• donating

• signing up

• campaigning

• counting votes

Fill in the blank: The process of ________ helps make sure only eligible people vote and prevents voter fraud.

• campaigning

• voter registration

• donating

• advertising

Fill in the blank: To register to vote, you must fill out a form and submit it before the ________.

• election day

• registration deadline

• campaign start

• voting results

What is one way people can vote in an election?

• By phone

• In person

• By text

• By social media

Why is voting considered a responsibility?

• It is a way to choose leaders

• It is a way to earn money

• It is a way to avoid taxes

• It is a way to travel.

Fill in the blank: Voting is both a right and a ______ for citizens.

• privilege

• responsibility

• hobby

• game