Quiz for September 29th

Question 1

The greatest concern about the power of interest groups has been their _______ _______ to political campaigns.

Answer 1

financial contributions

Question 2

______ ____ _______ (PACs) are organizations specifically designed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates.

Answer 2

Political action committees

Question 3

Under the _____ ______ ___ of 1971 and _____ ____ of 1971 a PAC must register with the government six months before the election.

Answer 3

Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and Revenue Act of 1971

Question 4

It must raise money from at least ___ contributions and give to at least _____ candidates in a federal election.

Answer 4

50, 5

Question 5

PACs can give ______ directly to each candidates per election

Answer 5

$5,000

Question 6

The _____ ______ _____ (FEC) issues regulations and advisory opinions that control PAC activities.

Answer 6

Federal election Commission