Campaign Finance and Political Expression

Campaign Finance and Political Expression

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the First Amendment's protection of free speech, emphasizing its role in democracy. It highlights the high costs of U.S. elections and the influence of money in politics. The video explains the role of PACs, Super PACs, and the impact of the Citizens United ruling on campaign finance. It also covers 501c4 organizations and concerns about foreign influence in elections.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment in the context of political expression?

To protect freedom of speech

To limit government power

To ensure fair elections

To regulate campaign finance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is free speech considered costly during election campaigns?

Because it involves international travel

Because advertising is expensive

Because it requires legal fees

Because it needs special permits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential issue with large donations to political campaigns?

They are not tax-deductible

They are always illegal

They can lead to conflicts of interest

They must be returned after elections

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes Super PACs from regular PACs?

Super PACs can donate directly to candidates

Super PACs can accept unlimited contributions

Super PACs are government-funded

Super PACs are only active during presidential elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key outcome of the Citizens United v. FEC case?

It banned corporate donations to campaigns

It required all political ads to be approved by the FEC

It allowed unlimited corporate spending on electioneering

It restricted individual donations to $2,700

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major argument in favor of the Citizens United ruling?

Political ads should be banned

Corporations should have the same rights as individuals

Elections should be publicly funded

All campaign donations should be anonymous

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a concern associated with 501(c)(4) organizations?

They can spend unlimited amounts on elections

They may receive foreign donations

They must disclose all donors

They are not allowed to advertise

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