Chapter 14 Study Guide Flashcards
Bush vs. Gore (2000)
Used the 14th amendment equal protection clause to stop Florida recount in 2000 election-> Bush won
Swing States
A state that doesn’t consistently vote democrat or republican in presidential elections
McCain-Feingold Bill (BCRA)
Regulates all political money; increase individual donation limit to $2000; ban soft money
Contrast Ads
A form of paid media that compares the candidates record and proposals with a bias towards the sponsor
Direct Mail
Mail from an interest group whose purpose is both to raise money and mobilize supporters
Issue Ads
Ads that influence a single issue and are used in campaigns
Federal Election Campaign Act
Created the Federal Election Commission and provided government funding for elections
Buckley vs. Valeo (1976)
Said an individual donation limit was constitutional because a fair election is deemed more important than limitless donations
Campaign Consultants
Individual who sells a candidate technologies, services, and ads to help get the candidate elected
Hard Money
Legally specified and limited contributions given to a party or candidate in which the amount is fully disclosed
Matching Funds
Federal government donations that they match when the candidate raises $250
Negative Ads
Form of paid media that attacks an opponent’s character or political platform
Spot Ads
Commercial promoting a candidate
Platform
Political party or candidate’s statement of their goals and polices for the next four years
Individual Contributions
Money spent by individuals or groups not associated with candidates to elect or defeat candidates for office
Soft Money
Unregulated money from individuals that a voter can spend indirectly on a candidate’s campaign
Federal Election Commission
Administers campaign finance laws; created under the Federal Election Campaign Act
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Federally mandated groups with a common interest to raise money and get a candidate elected
War Chest
Funds collected by a candidate to spend on a political campaign
Citizens United vs. FEC (2010)
Case struck down limit on corporate donations and brought back the use of soft money-> Super PAC’s, 527’s
McCutcheon vs. FEC (2014)
Struck down limits on how much individuals could donate to candidates under the First Amendment freedom of speech
Positive Ads
A form of paid media that stresses the candidates qualifications, family, and issue positions, without reference to the opponent
Campaign Finance Reform
FECA and BCRA are two most influential campaign finance reform acts, both of which regulate political money and set limits to donations
