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Essay Question:Campaign Finance Reforms
Jessica
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The QuestionThe US Congress has debated a variety of campaign finances reforms over the last decade. The proposals included the following:
Eliminating soft moneyLimiting independent expendituresRaising limits on individuals contribution
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The QuestionSelect one of the listed proposals and do the following:
Define the proposalDescribe an argument that favors the proposalDescribe an argument that is against the
proposal
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Points1 point is earned for the definition of the
proposal*1 point is earned for the description of the
argument in favor of the proposal1 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.
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Eliminating Soft MoneyDefinition: Prohibiting or regulating campaign
contributions to political parties and/or contributions for party building activities
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Eliminating Soft MoneyArguments in favor for:Soft money is often used to circumvent limits
on hard moneyLevels the playing fieldLessens concern about undue influence of
“fat cats”/ buying influenceProvides more disclosures and transparencyDecreases overall cost of the campaign
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Eliminating Soft MoneyArguments against:First amendmentContrary to ruling in Buckley v. Valeo*Party money is one step removed between
contributor and decision-makerWeakens political partiesMight lessen grassroots participation
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Limiting Independent ExpendituresDefinition:Limiting money spent by individuals and
groups not directly affiliated with the candidate or the party
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Limiting Independent ExpendituresArguments in favor for:Can be used to circumvent limits on hard
moneyLevels the playing fieldPossibly reduces negative issue ads.Candidates want to control their own
campaignLessens concern about undue influence of
“fat cat”/ buying of influence
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Limiting Independent ExpendituresArguments against:First AmendmentContrary rule in Buckley v. ValeoMight lesson grassroots participation
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Raising Limits on Individual ContributionsDefinition:Prohibiting or regulating campaign
contributions to political parties and/ or contributions for party building activities
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Raising Limits on Individual ContributionsArguments in favor for:Limits are not indexed inflationCandidates can spend less time fundraisingDecrease influence of PACsDecreases restrictions under First
Amendment rights*Decrease reliance on less-regulated forms of
campaign funds
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Raising Limits on Individual ContributionsArguments against:Allows the rich to have/buy more influenceToo much money in the process alreadyDrives up the cost of campaigns
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Good luck “And may the odds ever be in your favor.”