Elections and Campaign Finance

What is a 'competitive seat' in an election?

• A seat where the incumbent is not running for reelection

• A seat that is guaranteed to be won by a specific party

• A race where a challenger runs against the incumbent

• A seat that has no candidates running

What is the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

• To create political action committees

• To enforce election laws and monitor campaign finance

• To nominate candidates for federal elections

• To organize presidential debates

What is a 'war chest' in the context of elections?

• A campaign account registered with the Federal Election Commission

• A strategy document for winning elections

• A collection of military resources for national defense

• A list of potential candidates for an election

What was the impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling?

• It limited the amount of money individuals could donate to campaigns

• It allowed corporations to spend unlimited money on elections

• It banned all political advertisements

• It required candidates to disclose their tax returns

What is the primary purpose of political action committees (PACs)?

• To organize political rallies

• To raise and spend money to influence politics and support candidates

• To draft legislation for Congress

• To nominate candidates for political parties