Chapter 7 Essay Question 3

Money and Elections

1. Explain the issues raised by campaign spending.

2. Explain three examples of Total Campaign Spending from 1960 to 2004.

3. What are the various sources of funding for campaign spending?

4. What are examples of federal laws that regulate campaign finance?

5. Describe in detail the role of the Federal Election Commission in enforcing campaign finance laws?

6. What is meant by Hard Money?

7. What is meant by Soft Money?

8. How is a Subsidy related to elections?

9. What is the Political Action Committee (PAC) and what is it's purpose?