Why was the Federal Election Campaign Act passed?

ACongress wanted to make sure people voted in federal elections.

BIt was a way to raise money to fund elections.

CThe President of the United States wanted to keep track of the opposing party.

DAll monies received and spent during a campaign needed to be documented for ethical reasons.

What makes the American Association of Retired Persons powerful?

AIts members have children who have positions of power in government.

BMost retired people held powerful positions at some point.

CPeople feel bad for the elderly and want to help them with policy issues.

DIt has 38 million members which form a large and powerful voting bloc.

What is the main function of a political action committee?

Araising social awareness on an issue

Bencouraging the youth to get out and vote

Cpromoting social welfare programs for the poor

Dgiving money to candidates and political parties

Why did testimonials work so well for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers?

APeople like to see other people suffer and they were able to do so with testimonials.

BPeople connected on an emotional level with other people when they shared their stories about the effects of drunk driving.

CPeople like to hear stories of how people were hurt in accidents.

DMost of the testimonials were performed by professional actors.