What is the primary difference between PACs and Super PACs?

Understanding PACs and Super PACs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Super PACs can spend unlimited amounts on independent expenditures.
PACs have spending limits on ads.
Super PACs can give money directly to candidates.
PACs can take unlimited money from corporations.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who can contribute to traditional PACs?
Corporations
Labor unions
Individuals like company executives
Foreign governments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum amount a traditional PAC can give to a candidate per election?
$1,000
$15,000
$5,000
$10,000
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum amount a traditional PAC can give to political party committees?
$15,000
$10,000
$20,000
$5,000
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What precedent allowed Super PACs to take unlimited contributions?
Citizens United
Federal Election Campaign Act
McCain-Feingold
Buckley v. Valeo
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a restriction placed on Super PACs?
They cannot spend on ads.
They cannot take money from individuals.
They cannot coordinate with candidates.
They cannot support any candidate.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a PAC operate as both a traditional PAC and a Super PAC?
By merging with another PAC
By keeping separate bank accounts for each purpose
By changing its name
By reducing its spending
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has been the trend in PAC contributions over the years?
They have fluctuated wildly.
They have increased slowly but steadily.
They have remained the same.
They have decreased significantly.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a notable trend in Super PAC spending during election cycles?
It remains constant.
It consistently increases.
It decreases with each cycle.
It is unpredictable.
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