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Fundraising Timeline

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the timeline of fundraising in political campaigns.
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When did the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) come into effect?

  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1980

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) was enacted in 1974 to regulate campaign finance in the United States.

What was the purpose of the FECA?

  1. To limit campaign spending

  2. To increase transparency in campaign finance

  3. To provide public funding for candidates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FECA was enacted to limit campaign spending, increase transparency in campaign finance, and provide public funding for candidates.

Which court case upheld the constitutionality of the FECA?

  1. Buckley v. Valeo

  2. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  3. McCain-Feingold Act

  4. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the FECA in the 1976 case Buckley v. Valeo.

What was the impact of the Buckley v. Valeo decision?

  1. It allowed for unlimited spending by independent expenditure committees

  2. It limited the amount of money that candidates could spend on their campaigns

  3. It required candidates to disclose their campaign contributions and expenditures

  4. It prohibited corporations and unions from making direct contributions to candidates

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Buckley v. Valeo decision limited the amount of money that candidates could spend on their campaigns, but it did not prohibit corporations and unions from making direct contributions to candidates.

When was the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) enacted?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) was enacted in 2002.

What was the purpose of the BCRA?

  1. To ban soft money contributions

  2. To increase the limits on individual contributions

  3. To provide public funding for candidates

  4. To regulate online campaign advertising

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BCRA was enacted to ban soft money contributions, which were unlimited contributions made to political parties and other organizations that could be used for campaign purposes.

Which court case upheld the constitutionality of the BCRA?

  1. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  2. McCain-Feingold Act

  3. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

  4. McConnell v. Federal Election Commission

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the BCRA in the 2003 case McConnell v. Federal Election Commission.

What was the impact of the McConnell v. Federal Election Commission decision?

  1. It allowed for unlimited spending by independent expenditure committees

  2. It limited the amount of money that candidates could spend on their campaigns

  3. It required candidates to disclose their campaign contributions and expenditures

  4. It prohibited corporations and unions from making direct contributions to candidates

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The McConnell v. Federal Election Commission decision allowed for unlimited spending by independent expenditure committees, which are organizations that can spend money on campaign ads without coordinating with the candidate's campaign.

When was the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision issued?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision was issued in 2010.

What was the impact of the Citizens United decision?

  1. It allowed corporations and unions to make direct contributions to candidates

  2. It limited the amount of money that candidates could spend on their campaigns

  3. It required candidates to disclose their campaign contributions and expenditures

  4. It prohibited independent expenditure committees from spending money on campaign ads

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Citizens United decision allowed corporations and unions to make direct contributions to candidates, which had previously been prohibited.

Which court case upheld the constitutionality of the DISCLOSE Act?

  1. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  2. McCain-Feingold Act

  3. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

  4. McConnell v. Federal Election Commission

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The DISCLOSE Act has not been upheld by the Supreme Court.

What is the DISCLOSE Act?

  1. A bill that would require corporations and unions to disclose their political spending

  2. A bill that would ban soft money contributions

  3. A bill that would increase the limits on individual contributions

  4. A bill that would provide public funding for candidates

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DISCLOSE Act is a bill that would require corporations and unions to disclose their political spending.

What is the current status of the DISCLOSE Act?

  1. It has been passed by both the House and Senate

  2. It has been passed by the House but not the Senate

  3. It has been passed by the Senate but not the House

  4. It has not been passed by either the House or the Senate

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DISCLOSE Act has not been passed by either the House or the Senate.

What are the arguments for and against the DISCLOSE Act?

  1. Arguments for: It would increase transparency in campaign finance. Arguments against: It would violate the First Amendment.

  2. Arguments for: It would level the playing field for candidates. Arguments against: It would be difficult to enforce.

  3. Arguments for: It would reduce the influence of special interests in politics. Arguments against: It would stifle free speech.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a variety of arguments for and against the DISCLOSE Act.

What is the future of campaign finance reform?

  1. It is likely that the Supreme Court will overturn Citizens United.

  2. It is likely that Congress will pass the DISCLOSE Act.

  3. It is likely that there will be no significant changes to campaign finance laws.

  4. It is impossible to predict what will happen.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of campaign finance reform is uncertain.

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