Campaign Finance Reform Concepts

The video discusses the impact of Supreme Court decisions on political funding, highlighting how politicians seek 'insurance' from Super PACs to protect against potential financial attacks. It explores the dynamics of political fundraising, emphasizing the influence of money on government size and policy. The video proposes strategies to combat money in politics, such as changing campaign funding rules and implementing a voucher system. It also examines political polarization and the role of voter engagement in shaping campaign strategies.

What is the primary concern for politicians regarding Super PACs?

• The influence of Super PACs on their policies

• The potential for a Super PAC to spend against them

• The legality of Super PACs

• The amount of money they can raise

How do politicians 'buy insurance' against Super PAC attacks?

• By saving campaign funds

• By aligning with a supportive Super PAC

• By increasing their public appearances

• By hiring more campaign staff

Why were some wealthy individuals supportive of campaign finance reform?

• They believed in smaller government

• They were tired of being solicited for donations

• They wanted to increase their political influence

• They wanted more control over political decisions

What is a key strategy to reduce the influence of money in politics?

• Reducing the number of elections

• Changing the rules of campaign funding

• Increasing government size

• Increasing the number of Super PACs

What is the main idea behind the voucher system for campaign funding?

• Every voter receives a voucher to support candidates

• Candidates receive funds directly from the government

• Corporations are given vouchers to distribute

• Voters can only donate to one candidate

What concern do some reformers have about the voucher system?

• It will lead to more special interest legislation

• It will increase the influence of large corporations

• It will make campaigns more expensive

• It will decrease voter turnout

What is a potential benefit of small-dollar funding in campaigns?

• It decreases the number of candidates

• It engages a wider range of voters

• It reduces the need for campaign ads

• It centralizes political influence

How does small-dollar funding change the campaign funding dynamic?

• It reduces the total amount of money in politics

• It makes campaigns less competitive

• It spreads influence across more voters

• It increases reliance on wealthy donors

What is a characteristic of politically active Americans according to the research?

• They are highly polarized and ideological

• They are less informed about political issues

• They are more likely to change their political affiliation

• They are generally moderate in their views

What is a challenge in engaging non-politically active Americans?

• They are already engaged in other political activities

• They are highly ideological

• They are difficult to reach with campaign messages

• They have no political opinions