Money and American Elections

What is a key challenge for everyday citizens entering politics?

• Lack of media coverage

• High cost of entry

• Limited public support

• Excessive regulations

What is the main restriction on soft money spending?

• It must be used for personal gifts

• It cannot be coordinated with political candidates

• It must be returned after elections

• It can only be used for local campaigns

What did the Citizens United ruling open the floodgates to?

• Stricter regulations

• Big money and special interests

• More political parties

• Decreased election spending

What did the Citizens United ruling allow outside groups to do?

• Limit their spending

• Supply unlimited election funding

• Ban political ads

• Support only one candidate

What is the primary function of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• To pool campaign contributions and donate funds to campaigns

• To create new legislation

• To organize political rallies

• To manage political debates

What is dark money?

• Money spent in elections with disclosed sources

• Money spent in elections with the purpose of influencing voters and undisclosed sources

• Money spent on public welfare

• Money spent on infrastructure development

What must a SUPER PAC not do in relation to a candidate's campaign?

• Coordinate with the campaign

• Spend money during election season

• Accept contributions

• Disclose donors

How much money can a SUPER PAC spend during election season?

• Limited amounts

• Unlimited amounts

• No money

• Only a fixed amount

What does the Federal Elections Committee require from a SUPER PAC?

• To coordinate with candidates

• To disclose direct donors

• To limit spending

• To contribute directly to campaigns

What is the main purpose of campaign finance laws?

• To reduce voter turnout

• To increase the number of political parties

• To ensure fair and transparent elections

• To eliminate all political donations