I USA borger kan gi $ 2700 per valg til en føderal kandidat, $ 5000 per år til en PAC, $ 10.000 per år til en stat eller lokal festkomiteen og $ 33 400 per år til et nasjonalt parti. Borgere og selskaper kan gi ubegrensede mengder til en Super PAC. En Super PAC er frigjort fra tradisjonelle kampanjen finans lover, så lenge det ikke finansiere en kandidat eller kampanjen eller koordinere direkte med en kampanje for hvordan du skal bruke donasjoner.
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How do you feel about the idea that some people or groups can donate much larger sums to influence elections than others?
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Do you think money plays too large a role in deciding which political candidates get the most attention?
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Should there be limits on how much any person or corporation can spend on influencing society through elections?
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How might campaign spending affect the trust people have in the political system?
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Do you feel like political donations reflect democratic values, or do they give some people more influence than others?
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To what extent do you think money can change the outcome of an election in ways that votes alone wouldn’t?
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How might campaign finance laws impact whether everyday people feel their voices are being heard in politics?
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Should there be stricter rules on who can donate to political campaigns, or should contributions be seen as free speech?
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How important do you think transparency is in campaign donations—should the public know who is giving money to support or oppose a candidate?
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What impact do you think unlimited donations to political groups (Super PACs) have on debates about important societal issues?