Which statements apply to the financing of a political campaign and the laws controlling it? Select all that apply.

Question

Individual donors can contribute up to a set amount and no more.
Limits are never placed on how much a PAC can donate.
Campaigns are financed by public and private donations.
Finance laws keep voters from learning who donated to a campaign.
Finance laws require that donors and the amounts given be identified.

Answer 1

The following statements apply to the financing of a political campaign and the laws controlling it:

1. Individual donors can contribute up to a set amount and no more.
2. Campaigns are financed by public and private donations.
3. Finance laws require that donors and the amounts given be identified.

The other statements are incorrect or misleading:

• Limits are never placed on how much a PAC can donate. (This statement is misleading because while there are limits on contributions PACs can make directly to candidates, those limits can vary depending on the type of PAC and the context of the donations.)

• Finance laws keep voters from learning who donated to a campaign. (This statement is incorrect because finance laws are designed to promote transparency, requiring disclosure of contributors and their donations.)