Chapter 14

Question 1

Federal election campaign act (FECA)

Answer 1

Sets limits on the amount of money that presidential & vice presidential candidate or their families can contribute to their own campaign. Requires campaign commitis to report information on contributions of amount over $100. Established a system of federal financing for presidential candidates

Question 2

Hard money

Answer 2

Campaign funds donated directly to candidates amounts are limited by federal election laws

Question 3

Soft money

Answer 3

Unregulated campaign contributions by individuals groups or parties that promote general election activities but do not directly support individual candidates

Question 4

What are the main purposes of the national conventions

Answer 4

Adopt a party platform nominating a presidential candidate, nominating a vice presidential candidate