The Federal Election Commission

The video discusses the financial aspects of the 2020 presidential election, highlighting the $14 billion spent. It explains the Federal Election Campaign Act, which regulates campaign contributions and established the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to ensure election integrity. The FEC combats dark money and mandates fund disclosure. However, the Citizens United Supreme Court case reduced FEC's authority, allowing more corporate influence. The FEC is structured with 300 employees and funded by taxpayer donations. The video emphasizes the importance of full disclosure to maintain transparency in political campaigns.

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

• To manage the presidential debates

• To oversee the integrity of federal election campaigns

• To organize political rallies

• To draft new election laws

What was the main purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act?

• To promote political advertisements

• To simplify the voting process

• To regulate campaign contributions and spending

• To increase voter turnout

How does the FEC help ensure transparency in campaign spending?

• By organizing public debates

• By requiring campaigns to disclose their fund usage

• By limiting the number of candidates

• By providing tax incentives for donations

What was the effect of the Citizens United Supreme Court case on the FEC?

• It dissolved the FEC

• It decreased the FEC's authority

• It increased the FEC's authority

• It had no impact on the FEC

How can American citizens contribute to funding the FEC?

• By attending FEC meetings

• By checking a box on their federal income tax return

• By voting in every election

• By volunteering for political campaigns