The impact of federal policies on campaigning & electoral rules continues to be contested by both liberals & conservatives Prd-2

Explain how different processes work in u.s. congressional elections Prd-2.c

The process/outcomes in CONGRESSIONAL elections are impacted by (prd-2 The process/outcomes in CONGRESSIONAL elections are impacted by (prd-2.C.1)… iNcumbency advantage phenomenon Open & closed primaries Caucuses General (potus & MID-TERM) ELECTIONS THE HOUSE OF REPS HOLDS ELECTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE HOUSE EVERY 2 YEARS WHILE THE SENATE STAGGERS ITS MEMBERS EVERY 2 YEARS (1/3 OF THE SENATE IS UP FOR REELECTION – 33); GOVERNORS, STATE LEGISLATORS, STATE & LOCAL JUDGES, MAYORS, COUNTY OFFICIALS, CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALS, ETC.

Explain how CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATIONS & STRATEGIES AFFECT THE ELECTION PROCESS Prd-2.D

PROS/CONS TO A MODERN CAMPAIGN (prd-2.D.1) DEPENDENCE ON PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS RISING CAMPAIGN COSTS & INTENSIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS DURATION OF ELECTION CYCLES IMPACT OF/& RELIANCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATION & FUNDRAISING

Explain how THE ORGANIZATION, FINANCE, & STRATEGIES OF NAT’L Explain how THE ORGANIZATION, FINANCE, & STRATEGIES OF NAT’L. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AFFECT THE ELECTION PROCESS Prd-2.E

FEDERAL LEGISLATION & CASE LAW DEALING W/CAMPAIGN FINANCE DEMONSTRATES THE DEBATE OVER THE ROLE OF $ IN POLITICAL & FREE SPEECH (PRD-2.E.1) BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT (2002) WAS AN EFFORT TO DO WHAT? BAN SOFT MONEY (GOES TO PARTY W/OUT RESTRICTIONS) & REDUCE ATTACK ADS WITH THE ‘STAND BY YOUR AD’ PROVISION (I’M DOMINIC VELOTTA & I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE) CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION (2010) – DESCRIBE THE BACKGROUND, RULING, & IMPACT TO THIS SCOTUS CASE… BACKGROUND CITIZENS UNITED WANTED TO CREATE A CONSERVATIVE RESPONSE TO MICHAEL MOORE’S LIBERAL ‘FAHRENHEIT 911’ DOCUMENTARY CRITICIZING BUSH’S RESPONSE TO 9/11 BUT COULDN’T BECAUSE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM LAWS LIMITING THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE A REBUTTAL DOCUMENTARY OF THEIR OWN RIGHT BEFORE THE 2008 ELECTION RULING THE COURT RULED THAT POLITICAL SPENDING BY CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, & LABOR UNIONS IS A FORM OF PROTECTED SPEECH (1ST AMENDMENT) & RULED THAT THE FEC CENSORSHIP OF CITIZENS UNITED WAS UNCONSTITUTIONAL IMPACT BIG WIN FOR CONSERVATIVE PACS (SUCH AS CITIZENS UNITED) WANTING TO CREATE POLITICALLY MOTIVATED MOVIES/DOCUMENTARIES DURING AN ELECTION SEASON & FOR CANDIDATES WITH ‘FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES’

EXPLAIN IN AT LEAST 1 PARAGRAPH (3-5 SENTENCES) WHETHER YOU THINK… DEBATES OVER FREE SPEECH & COMPETITIVE/FAIR ELECTIONS RELATED TO $ & CAMPAIGN FUNDING (CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, PACS, & PARTIES) (PRD-2.E.2) EXPLAIN IN AT LEAST 1 PARAGRAPH (3-5 SENTENCES) WHETHER YOU THINK… THERE SHOULD BE LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING/SPENDING TO EQUALIZE THE PLAYING FIELD FOR ALL CANDIDATES OR… PACS, POLITICAL PARTIES, INDIVIDUALS, & BUSINESSES SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPEND AS MUCH MONEY AS THEY WANT TO HELP ENDORSE A CANDIDATE & HIS/HER CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT IS POLITICAL SPEECH & SHOULD BE PROTECTED UNDER THE 1ST AMENDMENT (FREE SPEECH) YOU AGREE WITH BOTH VIEW POINTS ABOVE MAKE SURE YOU EXPLAIN WHY

OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)... DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACs) INFLUENCE ELECTIONS & POLICY MAKING THROUGH FUNDRAISING/SPENDING (PRD-2.E.3) VISIT THE WEBSITE BELOW & CHOOSE AT LEAST 5 PACs AND/OR SUPER PACs FROM THE SITE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH… PARTY & POLITICAL IDEOLOGICAL AFFILIATION (MANY GIVE TO BOTH PARTIES – IDENTIFY % FOR EACH) ISSUE(S) THAT YOU THINK THEY ADVOCATE/SUPPORT BASED ON WHO THEY ARE AT LEAST 3 CANDIDATES THAT THEY HAVE SUPPORTED IN THE PAST OR CONTINUE TO SUPPORT TODAY OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)... https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/superpacs.php?cycle=2018