An advertisement that addresses a particular topic but does not specifically mention words like vote for or reject is called a(n)
a. direct mailing.
b. incumbency advantage.
c. issue-advocacy advertisement.
d. mandate.
e. section 527 advertisement.
Question -2-The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act banned
a. candidates expenditures from personal funds.
b. hard money contributions.
c. independent expenditures.
d. political action committees.
e. soft money contributions.
Question -3-In the case
Buckley v. Valeo, the Supreme Court upheld contribution limits as a way to
a. avoid real or apparent bribery.
b. control campaign fraud.
c. encourage political participation.
d. level the playing field for third parties.
e. spur public deliberation.
Question -4-Campaign finance regulations are administered by the
a. Campaign Finance Committee.
b. Congressional Business Office.
c. Federal Election Commission.
d. Securities Exchange Commission.
e. Federal Campaign Commission.
Question -5-On average, incumbent House members in 2010 spent
a. significantly less than in previous elections.
b. more than the presidential candidates.
c. about the same as incumbent senators.
d. much more than incumbent senators.
e. much less than incumbent senators.
Question -6-A sitting senator has a large staff at his disposal during his reelection bid. This is an example of a(n)
a. coattail effect.
b. incumbency advantage.
c. initiative.
d. mandate.
e. popular referendum.
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