Understanding PACs and Super PACs

What is the maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political campaign under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971?

• $1,000

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $2,800

Which organization formed the first Political Action Committee (PAC) in 1944?

• The National Association of Manufacturers

• The Democratic National Committee

• The Congress of Industrial Organizations

• The Republican National Committee

What was the significance of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling in 2010?

• It limited the amount of money PACs could raise.

• It allowed corporations and unions to directly finance political campaigns.

• It banned Super PACs from operating.

• It increased the individual contribution limit to $5,000.

How much can a PAC donate to a political party annually?

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

What is a key difference between PACs and Super PACs?

• Super PACs have a donation limit, while PACs do not.

• PACs can donate directly to candidates, while Super PACs cannot.

• PACs are independent of candidates, while Super PACs are not.

• Super PACs can only support political parties, not individual candidates.