"Paying for Election Campaigns"
Introduction In this chapter you have read about the importance of voting and the many types of elections held in the United States. No matter what level of government, an election campaign takes money. Today millions of dollars are spent on presidential elections. Where does all of that money come from? Are there any limits on how people make contributions to election campaigns? In this activity you’ll learn about the role of the Federal Election Commission.
Destination Title: Federal Election Commission
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DirectionsStart at the FEC home page.
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