Campaign Finance Role and Legislation: McCain-Feingold and Citizens United (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does campaign finance refer to in U.S. elections?
What does campaign finance refer to in U.S. elections?
Funds raised & spent for candidates/policies
What did the 1971 Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) establish?
What did the 1971 Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) establish?
Disclosure requirements & spending limits
Which body was created by the 1974 Amendment to FECA?
Which body was created by the 1974 Amendment to FECA?
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
What was the individual contribution limit per candidate per election set in 1974?
What was the individual contribution limit per candidate per election set in 1974?
$1,000
What constitutional basis did Buckley v. Valeo (1976) cite for striking down spending limits?
What constitutional basis did Buckley v. Valeo (1976) cite for striking down spending limits?
First Amendment rights
What characteristic defines 527 organisations created after Buckley v. Valeo?
What characteristic defines 527 organisations created after Buckley v. Valeo?
Unlimited funds for issue advocacy
What did the 1979 Soft Money Loophole allow political parties to do?
What did the 1979 Soft Money Loophole allow political parties to do?
Raise unregulated 'soft money'
How many days before a primary did McCain-Feingold restrict corporate/union issue ads?
How many days before a primary did McCain-Feingold restrict corporate/union issue ads?
30 days
How much did Barack Obama raise in private donations in 2008?
How much did Barack Obama raise in private donations in 2008?
Over $750 million
What entities can Super PACs (created after Citizens United 2010) raise unlimited money from?
What entities can Super PACs (created after Citizens United 2010) raise unlimited money from?
Corporations and unions
How much was spent in total across all campaigns in the 2020 election?
How much was spent in total across all campaigns in the 2020 election?
$14 billion
In the 2020 Arizona Senate race, Mark Kelly spent how much more than Martha McSally?
In the 2020 Arizona Senate race, Mark Kelly spent how much more than Martha McSally?
$30 million more
Which 2016 election outcome showed money isn't always decisive?
Which 2016 election outcome showed money isn't always decisive?
Clinton outspent Trump but lost