Campaign finance (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Funds raised & spent to promote candidates, parties, or policies

Established disclosure requirements & spending limits

1974

$1,000

Struck down spending limits citing First Amendment rights

Can raise unlimited funds for issue advocacy, not candidates

Unregulated funds not subject to federal limits for parties

Soft money by national political parties

30 days of primary, 60 days of general election

Over $750 million

Removed restrictions on corporate & union campaign spending

Unlimited, but cannot directly coordinate with campaigns

$14 billion