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| it is illegal for corporations and unions to contribute to candidates. only individuals may contribute |
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individuals are limited to 1000$
PACS: 5000$
no limit on contributions to political parties |
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banned soft money
individual contribution increased to 2000- will be indexed for inflation
restricted independent expenditures
ads require approval |
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| people have an equal chance of being selected |
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| people usually identify with the party of their family |
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Catholics- liberal on economic issues, conservative on social issues
Jews are more liberal on economy and social issues
Protestants/ evangelicals are conservation |
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| makes people more liberal |
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| Liberal, but the government is involved in personal areas |
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Government should not be involved in the economy
The government is involved in personal areas |
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Government involved in economy
Government not involved in personal areas |
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| former democrats who support a strong defense and social welfare programs (paternalistic) |
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| believe in ability to participate in political system is a high level |
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| thinks the gv't doesn't really listen to people |
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| money that is directly given to the candidates. this is restricted |
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| money that doesn't go straight to the candidate. they go through 527 groups. this is illegal |
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number of senators plus the number of represenatives
needs 270 votes (simple majority) |
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| one party dominates the other, huge shift in public support |
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