1. The Role of Campaign Contributions and Costs (SOL 5D)

2. Running for political office is EXPENSIVE!

3. WHY? Because of RISING Campaign Costs

4. L ist 5 things that candidates must pay for in order to run an effective campaign.

6. 1. TV commercials/ campaign ads 2. Travel expenses 3. Radio/newspaper ads/internet 4. Literature/mailings 5. Office staff/salaries

8. The Effects (consequences) of Rising Campaign Costs 1. Require candidates to conduct extensive fund-raising activities Candidates have to raise millions of dollars to get a shot at running for office.

9. 2. Limit opportunities to run for public office. Running is too expensive so many qualified candidates do not run.

10. 3. Give an advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office Ex. John McCain ( 2008 presidential candidate) Mitt Romney 2012 presidential candidate

11. 4. Encourage the development of Political Action Committees (PACs) PACs- interest groups that collect money for campaigns of political candidates they support. PACs are set up by organizations to contribute money to candidates for federal or state elections http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/campaign- financehttp://elections.nytimes.com/2012/campaign- finance.

12. WHY A PAC? It is against the law for certain organizations to make contributions DIRECTLY TO CANDIDATES

13. Example of a PAC Emily’s list Support women and women’s issues

14. 5. Give issue- oriented special interest groups increased influence. Ex: National Rifle Association (NRA)

15. Do the following now,… 1. Define interest group (textbook). 2. What is the difference between an interest group and a _______ _________? (write out the question and your response)

16. Interest Groups????? Constitution guarantees Americans the right to participate in interest groups. State and Federal Governments may pass laws regulating their activities

17. Lobbyist A person hired by an interest group to influence Congress and policy making

18. Rising Campaign Costs have led to REFORM (change) Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform campaign finance laws. Limits exist on the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns.

19. Assignment You are the campaign manager for one of you running for governor. You have $20 million to spend on his/her campaign and must account for every penny. What will you spend the money on? Create a budget detailing the spending of campaign funds and how you plan to raise additional funds. Also, create a political campaign ad for your campaign.

20. Your budget ($20 million) must include: a. Staff b. Office space c. Advertisement d. Travel e. Literature And what ever else you deem important. Be detailed. How much are you spending on each? f. commercial---candidate, political party, platform etc props may be used Roles for each team member: 1. Budget writers (2) 2. Political ad---(2) 3. Candidate--- 2 minute speech to include candidate’s political party, platform, why you are the best person to become governor of VA

21. Assignment PAC Creation 1. Name of PAC, symbol 2. Issue that you support (explain) 3. Which political party do you believe would support your issue and why? 4. As a super PAC, how much money would you give to that political party and why? Be detailed.

22. Reading p.634 What is the FEC and what do they do? How much can individuals give to candidates? Should candidates be required to take only public funding or should they be allowed to raise their own money and why?

23. http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?i d=6067751http://abcnews.go.com/video/pl ayerIndex?id=6067751. http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?i d=6067751http://abcnews.go.com/video/pl ayerIndex?id=6067751 Record breaking and hard-hitting

24. Public financing purpose Make money available to candidates Presidential Election Campaign Fund U.S. Treasury controls

25. Citizens Donate By: Individual citizens contribute on their income tax return form.

26. How??? Check the box on the form $3.00 for an individual $6.00 for married filing Does NOT affect your income tax amount.

27. Who gives out the money? U.S. Treasury Department

28. Rules to get the money Candidate who wins the PARTY NOMINATION Must raise $5,000 private contributions in at least 20 states

29. Soft Money Donations to political party not designated to particular candidates General purposes (voter registration, direct mail advertising) not election campaign! 2002 law banned limited amounts. Most spent on TV advertisements. Wealthy groups can spend as much as they want.

30. Former House Speaker Tip O’Neill There are 4 parts to any campaign. The candidate, the issues, the campaign organization and the money. Without the money, you can forget the other three!