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Political Advertising and the Regulation of Campaign Finance
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What was the first major piece of legislation to regulate campaign finance in the United States?
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The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
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The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 was the first major piece of legislation to regulate campaign finance in the United States. It was passed in response to the Watergate scandal, which revealed widespread illegal campaign contributions.