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Unit 04 (5a-6d)
Red 15 - Unit 4 (5a-6d)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who are citizens that run for political office? | Candidates |
| (TRUE/FALSE) Candidates provide voters with choices and try to represent their interests and values. | TRUE |
| (TRUE/FALSE) Voters should evaluate candidates and issues so they can make informed decisions before voting. | TRUE |
| How does the media help voters? | By providing information about elections and candidates |
| Which is TRUE about poll watchers? They make sure rules are followed during voting They control the media They register voters at the DMV | They make sure rules are followed during voting |
| Who helps political parties with various campaign activities and functions? | Volunteers |
| Which statement is FALSE about rising campaign costs? They have decreased significantly in recent years They give wealthy people an advantage They limit opportunities for most people to run for office They require extensive fund-raising activities | Campaign costs have decreased significantly in recent years |
| Which statement is FALSE about rising campaign costs? Decreases the importance of interest groups and PACs Encourages the development of PACs and Super PACs Gives special interest groups increased influence | Decreases the importance of organizations that donate money to campaigns |
| Rising campaign costs led to efforts to reform campaign finance laws. There are limits on how much money can be donated to - | Candidates and Campaigns |
| Despite reforms to campaign finance laws, individuals, businesses, and unions can donate unlimited money to - | PACs and Super PACs |
| What court case made it possible to donate unlimited amounts of money to PACS and Super PACS? | Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission |