Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39

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What is the main purpose of political campaigns?

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To provide voters with information to choose a candidate

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What is the main stage of political campaigns where candidates present information about themselves and their policies directly to voters?

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Stump speeches

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What is the main reason why political campaigns are so expensive?

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The long duration of the campaigns

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What is the total amount spent on house and senate races in the 2012 election?

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$3.6 billion

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What is the main argument for limits on campaign contributions?

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To force candidates to raise money in small amounts from a large number of donors.

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What did the Citizens United decision in 2009 allow the creation of?

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Super PACs

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What is the main reason why candidates spend a considerable amount of time raising money?

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To reach out to larger numbers of constituents

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What is the main concern about the influence of money in American politics?

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It raises the potential for corruption