Unit 5 Vocab (C)

Question 1

Laws governing the funding of political campaigns, with
regulations aimed at transparency and limiting the influence of money in politics.

Answer 1

Campaign Finance Laws

Question 2

Organizations that collect political donations and fund campaigns to support or oppose candidates or issues

Answer 2

PACs

Question 3

Independent PACs that can raise and spend unlimited funds but cannot
coordinate directly with candidates or parties.

Answer 3

Super PACs

Question 4

Unregulated, unlimited contributions to political parties for “party-building
activities” rather than specific candidates

Answer 4

Soft Money

Question 5

A 2002 law aimed at regulating campaign finance, especially “soft money” and issue advocacy ads.

Answer 5

McCain-Feingold (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act)

Question 6

Media serves as a watchdog, gatekeeper, and agenda setter,
influencing what issues are covered and how they’re perceived

Answer 6

Role of the Media

Question 7

Refers to the trustworthiness of news sources; describes misinformation or news intended to mislead audiences.

Answer 7

Credibility of News (“Fake News”)