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Campaign Legal and Ethical Issues

Campaign Legal and Ethical Issues Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which federal law regulates the financing of federal elections?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  2. The Hatch Act
  3. The Voting Rights Act
  4. The Clean Air Act
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount that an individual can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $2,800
  2. $5,600
  3. $10,000
  4. $20,000
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount that a political party can spend on behalf of a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $10,000
  2. $20,000
  3. $50,000
  4. $100,000
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount that a corporation can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $0
  2. $1,000
  3. $5,000
  4. $10,000
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount that a labor union can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle?

  1. $5,000
  2. $10,000
  3. $15,000
  4. $20,000
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal agency that enforces campaign finance laws?

  1. The Federal Election Commission (FEC)
  2. The Department of Justice
  3. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  4. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the penalty for violating campaign finance laws?

  1. Fines
  2. Imprisonment
  3. Both fines and imprisonment
  4. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activities?

  1. The Hatch Act
  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  3. The Voting Rights Act
  4. The Clean Air Act
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that requires candidates for federal office to disclose their campaign finances?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  2. The Hatch Act
  3. The Voting Rights Act
  4. The Clean Air Act
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to federal elections?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  3. The Hatch Act
  4. The Voting Rights Act
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from federal contractors?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  2. The Hatch Act
  3. The Voting Rights Act
  4. The Clean Air Act
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from foreign governments?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  3. The Hatch Act
  4. The Voting Rights Act
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from political action committees (PACs) that are not registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

  1. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  2. The Hatch Act
  3. The Voting Rights Act
  4. The Clean Air Act
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from individuals who are not U.S. citizens?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  3. The Hatch Act
  4. The Voting Rights Act
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions from corporations?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  2. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
  3. The Hatch Act
  4. The Voting Rights Act
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