Campaign Finance

What law focused on putting restrictions on campaign finance?

• Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971

• Federal Campaign Finance Refinement

• Federal Reform Act of 1971

• Federal Reserve Act of 2002

What is usually the largest expenditure (expense/cost) in a campaign's budget for nationals and state-wide elections?

• salaries of campaign staff

• buttons, signs, car bumper stickers, billboards, and brochure mailings

• travel, hotels, and food for candidate and staff

• media advertising (TV, internet, print, etc)

The internet has increased all of the following except

• email communication with voters

• increased voter turnout

• online grassroots (local) organizing

• Use of social networking sites

Which Supreme Court Case in 2010 ruled that attempts to limit campaign contributions by corporations violated the 1st Amendment protection of free speech?

• Citizens United v. FEC

• Shaw v. Reno

• Marbury v. Madison

• Lopez v. US

In Citizen United v. FEC the Supreme Court ruled...

• corporations & unions can spend unlimited amounts on campaigns

• Corporations and unions cannot use express advocacy

• Corporations and unions are allowed to coordinate with candidates

• Campaign contributions are not protected by the 1st amendment

Which was a direct result of the Citizens United court ruling?

• decrease in campaign spending
• creation of SuperPACs
• creation of 501 c groups
• decrease in use of public funds in campaigns

Which is true of SuperPACs?

• are not regulated by the FEC

• are allowed to coordinate with candidates

• Can receive unlimited donations and spend as much as they want

• cannot use express advocacy

Which group tends to vote more often?

• young

• old

• uneducated

• poor

Which is not a requirement for voting?

• 18 years old

• citizen of US

• Resident of the State

• Informed and educated

The following political cartoon most likely is a critique of which supreme court decision?

• The decision to extend first amendment rights to corporate spending during election cycles

• Upholding the voting rights act of 1965

• Extensions of the franchise to women

• Requiring states to clear voting law changes with the federal government