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Essay Question: Campaign Finance Reforms Jessica

The Question The US Congress has debated a variety of campaign finances reforms over the last decade. The proposals included the following: Eliminating soft money Limiting independent expenditures Raising limits on individuals contribution

The Question Select one of the listed proposals and do the following: Define the proposal Describe an argument that favors the proposal Describe an argument that is against the proposal

Points 1 point is earned for the definition of the proposal* 1 point is earned for the description of the argument in favor of the proposal 1 point is earned for the description of the argument against the proposal. *The response may get description points without the definition points, but the description must reference the particular proposal.

Eliminating Soft Money Definition: Prohibiting or regulating campaign contributions to political parties and/or contributions for party building activities

Eliminating Soft Money Arguments in favor for: Soft money is often used to circumvent limits on hard money Levels the playing field Lessens concern about undue influence of “fat cats”/ buying influence Provides more disclosures and transparency Decreases overall cost of the campaign

Eliminating Soft Money Arguments against: First amendment Contrary to ruling in Buckley v. Valeo* Party money is one step removed between contributor and decision-maker Weakens political parties Might lessen grassroots participation

Limiting Independent Expenditures Definition: Limiting money spent by individuals and groups not directly affiliated with the candidate or the party

Limiting Independent Expenditures Arguments in favor for: Can be used to circumvent limits on hard money Levels the playing field Possibly reduces negative issue ads. Candidates want to control their own campaign Lessens concern about undue influence of “fat cat”/ buying of influence

Limiting Independent Expenditures Arguments against: First Amendment Contrary rule in Buckley v. Valeo Might lesson grassroots participation

Raising Limits on Individual Contributions Definition: Prohibiting or regulating campaign contributions to political parties and/ or contributions for party building activities

Raising Limits on Individual Contributions Arguments in favor for: Limits are not indexed inflation Candidates can spend less time fundraising Decrease influence of PACs Decreases restrictions under First Amendment rights* Decrease reliance on less-regulated forms of campaign funds

Raising Limits on Individual Contributions Arguments against: Allows the rich to have/buy more influence Too much money in the process already Drives up the cost of campaigns

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