Question 1

What is the definition of the following term:
-Equal opportunities.

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Question 2

Broadcasters are responsible for libel conveyed in ads by non-candidates, such as Super PACs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the Citizens United case, the U.S. Supreme Court by an 8-1 vote reaffirmed BCRA's disclosure requirements as constitutional, rejecting claims that disclosure requirements chill donations to a group by exposing donors to retaliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The SpeechNow ruling does not apply to PACs that make contributions to candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the 2021 case Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, the Supreme Court held:

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A)  California may not require charities soliciting contributions in the state to disclose the identity of their major donors. 
B)  The disclosure requirement unconstitutionally burdened donors' First Amendment rights and was not narrowly tailored. 
C)  Although it was convenient for the state to have donor information "close at hand," mere administrative convenience did not justify the burden on donors' rights. 
D)  Measures such as a subpoena offered a more tailored approach to investigating fraud. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  California may not require charities soliciting contributions in the state to disclose the identity of their major donors. 
B)  The disclosure requirement unconstitutionally burdened donors' First Amendment rights and was not narrowly tailored. 
C)  Although it was convenient for the state to have donor information "close at hand," mere administrative convenience did not justify the burden on donors' rights. 
D)  Measures such as a subpoena offered a more tailored approach to investigating fraud. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

A legally qualified candidate's campaign advertisement may be edited by a broadcaster to eliminate offensive material, such as images of aborted fetuses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a result of the Citizens United case:

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A)  business corporations have sponsored massive ad campaigns concerning federal candidates 
B)  unions are now able to use general treasury funds to communicate candidate-related messages to non-union households 
C)  corporations spending treasury money on candidate ads must disclose these expenditures to the FEC 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B & C 
A)  business corporations have sponsored massive ad campaigns concerning federal candidates 
B)  unions are now able to use general treasury funds to communicate candidate-related messages to non-union households 
C)  corporations spending treasury money on candidate ads must disclose these expenditures to the FEC 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B & C

Question 8

Special Counsel Robert Mueller, investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election, used the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) as a prosecutorial tool, and DOJ officials emphasized in late 2019 that increased enforcement of FARA remains a top priority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The 1981 case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the requirement that broadcasters provide reasonable amounts of time to federal candidates:

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A)  CBS v. FCC 
B)  Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC 
C)  Turner Broadcasting v. FCC 
D)  National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting v. FCC 
E)  none of the above 
A)  CBS v. FCC 
B)  Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC 
C)  Turner Broadcasting v. FCC 
D)  National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting v. FCC 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Explain the distinction between PACs and Super PACs. In doing so, identify the sources of funding, the permissible activities, and the disclosure obligations of each type of committee.

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Question 11

In Buckley v. Valeo, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress could not limit campaign contributions by individuals and PACs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Grassroots lobbying is not covered by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the definition of the following term:
-Political Action Committee.

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Question 14

As a result of the Citizens United case, unions may use treasury funds to sponsor candidate-related ads directed at non-union households.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the definition of the following term:
-Reasonable access.

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Question 16

Super PACs:

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A)  must disclose contributions and expenditures to the FEC 
B)  are prohibited from making contributions to federal candidates 
C)  may receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, unions, and PACs 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  must disclose contributions and expenditures to the FEC 
B)  are prohibited from making contributions to federal candidates 
C)  may receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, unions, and PACs 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Wealthy individuals may contribute unlimited amounts to Super PACs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Management of the Acme Corporation, a Texas-based producer of consumer products, wants to publicly express its opposition to legislative proposals to restrict immigration in the United States. In particular, the company wants to criticize a proposal sponsored by Senator Whiteman, a U.S. Senator who is a candidate for reelection in Arizona. The company also wants to urge the defeat of Senator Whiteman. Explain what steps the company may take to express its views publicly, with particular attention to the changes brought about by the Citizens United ruling of 2010.

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Question 19

Social media platforms are free to determine whether or not ads will be sold through their platforms for political purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

PACs may spend unlimited amounts on behalf of a federal candidate as long as those expenditures are not coordinated with the candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the definition of the following term: -Equal opportunities.

Broadcasters are responsible for libel conveyed in ads by non-candidates, such as Super PACs.

In the Citizens United case, the U.S. Supreme Court by an 8-1 vote reaffirmed BCRA's disclosure requirements as constitutional, rejecting claims that disclosure requirements chill donations to a group by exposing donors to retaliation.

The SpeechNow ruling does not apply to PACs that make contributions to candidates.

In the 2021 case Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, the Supreme Court held:

A legally qualified candidate's campaign advertisement may be edited by a broadcaster to eliminate offensive material, such as images of aborted fetuses.

As a result of the Citizens United case:

Special Counsel Robert Mueller, investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election, used the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) as a prosecutorial tool, and DOJ officials emphasized in late 2019 that increased enforcement of FARA remains a top priority.

The 1981 case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the requirement that broadcasters provide reasonable amounts of time to federal candidates:

Explain the distinction between PACs and Super PACs. In doing so, identify the sources of funding, the permissible activities, and the disclosure obligations of each type of committee.

In Buckley v. Valeo, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress could not limit campaign contributions by individuals and PACs.

Grassroots lobbying is not covered by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

What is the definition of the following term: -Political Action Committee.

As a result of the Citizens United case, unions may use treasury funds to sponsor candidate-related ads directed at non-union households.

What is the definition of the following term: -Reasonable access.

Super PACs:

Wealthy individuals may contribute unlimited amounts to Super PACs.

Social media platforms are free to determine whether or not ads will be sold through their platforms for political purposes.

PACs may spend unlimited amounts on behalf of a federal candidate as long as those expenditures are not coordinated with the candidate.

Public Communication and the Law

The First Amendment

Methods of Control

Libel

Privacy

Intellectual Property

Commercial Speech

Obscenity and Indecency

The Media and the Judiciary

Protection of News Sources, Notes and Recordings

Access to Information

Filters

Exam 7: Political Speech

What is the definition of the following term: -Equal opportunities.

Broadcasters are responsible for libel conveyed in ads by non-candidates, such as Super PACs.

In the Citizens United case, the U.S. Supreme Court by an 8-1 vote reaffirmed BCRA's disclosure requirements as constitutional, rejecting claims that disclosure requirements chill donations to a group by exposing donors to retaliation.

The SpeechNow ruling does not apply to PACs that make contributions to candidates.

In the 2021 case Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, the Supreme Court held:

A legally qualified candidate's campaign advertisement may be edited by a broadcaster to eliminate offensive material, such as images of aborted fetuses.

As a result of the Citizens United case:

Special Counsel Robert Mueller, investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election, used the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) as a prosecutorial tool, and DOJ officials emphasized in late 2019 that increased enforcement of FARA remains a top priority.

The 1981 case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the requirement that broadcasters provide reasonable amounts of time to federal candidates:

Explain the distinction between PACs and Super PACs. In doing so, identify the sources of funding, the permissible activities, and the disclosure obligations of each type of committee.

In Buckley v. Valeo, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress could not limit campaign contributions by individuals and PACs.

Grassroots lobbying is not covered by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

What is the definition of the following term: -Political Action Committee.

As a result of the Citizens United case, unions may use treasury funds to sponsor candidate-related ads directed at non-union households.

What is the definition of the following term: -Reasonable access.

Super PACs:

Wealthy individuals may contribute unlimited amounts to Super PACs.

Social media platforms are free to determine whether or not ads will be sold through their platforms for political purposes.

PACs may spend unlimited amounts on behalf of a federal candidate as long as those expenditures are not coordinated with the candidate.

Public Communication and the Law

The First Amendment

Methods of Control

Libel

Privacy

Intellectual Property

Commercial Speech

Obscenity and Indecency

The Media and the Judiciary

Protection of News Sources, Notes and Recordings

Access to Information

Filters