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Campaign financingCampaign financing
Chapter 17Chapter 17
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CostsCosts
• 2008 Presidential Election- Costs were 1.784 billion.
• Candidates spend money for primary and general election.
• Money spent for TV Spots, internet ads, appearances. Travel, campaign staff, etc.
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Finance LawsFinance Laws
• 1970’s try to eliminate illegal, secret contributions- Nixon, LBJ/”Fat Cats”
• Federal Elections Commission(1974)- independent agency that regulates amounts given to candidates and party.
• 1,000 per candidate and 5,000 per party/committee. 25,000 per year.
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Current laws Current laws
• 2002 Bi-partisan Campaign Finance Reform Act
1. Soft Money- Given for general purposes, voter drives, ads, party mailings- $2,000 per individual.
2. Unions and corporations were banned from issue ads of a candidate for up to 60 days before an election.
3. Web Sites that cost $250.00 or more are regulated by the FEC.
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Changes?Changes?
• Questions?
• What changes would you like to see to campaign funding/financing.
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Chapter 17 Study booklet.Chapter 17 Study booklet.
• Create a study booklet that shows understanding of the following areas:
• 1. Campaign finance
• 2. Expanding Voting Rights
• 3. Influences on Voters.
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• 17-1: Election Campaigns• I. Electing the President• A. Electoral votes and states• B. Campaign Strategy• C. Campaign Manager• D. TV• E. Internet• What should you know? Why is it important?