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Campaign Legal and Ethical Issues

Description: Campaign Legal and Ethical Issues Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which federal law regulates the financing of federal elections?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  2. The Hatch Act

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Clean Air Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) is the primary federal law that regulates the financing of federal elections.

What is the maximum amount that an individual can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $2,800

  2. $5,600

  3. $10,000

  4. $20,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount that an individual can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle is $2,800.

What is the maximum amount that a political party can spend on behalf of a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $10,000

  2. $20,000

  3. $50,000

  4. $100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount that a political party can spend on behalf of a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle is $10,000.

What is the maximum amount that a corporation can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $0

  2. $1,000

  3. $5,000

  4. $10,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corporations are prohibited from making direct contributions to candidates for federal office.

What is the maximum amount that a labor union can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $5,000

  2. $10,000

  3. $15,000

  4. $20,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount that a labor union can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle is $5,000.

What is the name of the federal agency that enforces campaign finance laws?

  1. The Federal Election Commission (FEC)

  2. The Department of Justice

  3. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

  4. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is the federal agency that enforces campaign finance laws.

What is the penalty for violating campaign finance laws?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for violating campaign finance laws can include both fines and imprisonment.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activities?

  1. The Hatch Act

  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Clean Air Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hatch Act is the federal law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activities.

What is the name of the federal law that requires candidates for federal office to disclose their campaign finances?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  2. The Hatch Act

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Clean Air Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) requires candidates for federal office to disclose their campaign finances.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to federal elections?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  3. The Hatch Act

  4. The Voting Rights Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to federal elections.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from federal contractors?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  2. The Hatch Act

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Clean Air Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from federal contractors.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from foreign governments?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  3. The Hatch Act

  4. The Voting Rights Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from foreign governments.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from political action committees (PACs) that are not registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  2. The Hatch Act

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Clean Air Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from political action committees (PACs) that are not registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from individuals who are not U.S. citizens?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  3. The Hatch Act

  4. The Voting Rights Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from individuals who are not U.S. citizens.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from corporations?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  3. The Hatch Act

  4. The Voting Rights Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from corporations.

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