It is self explanatory. The fund is for men/women running for president. The purpose was to keep money from corrupting the campaign. With the Supreme Court ruling that corporations are human for donations to political campaigns the 1971 rules on money have been overruled.
limits on federal campaign spending
Public funds for presidential campaigns
It provided public funds for presidential campaigns.
Federal Election Campaign Act happened in 1971.
public funding for presidential campaigns. Candidates who agree to certain spending limits can receive matching funds from the government, which helps to finance their campaigns. However, participation in the program is voluntary, and many candidates choose to rely on private fundraising instead.
Yes, Richard Nixon won.
Campaign for Real Ale was created in 1971.
21 years old. Not until 1971 did it change to 18.
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 was passed by Congress and enacted on February 7, 1972. It was meant to reform campaign finance. The law increased how much was disclosed abut contributions for federal campaigns.
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 was passed by Congress and enacted on February 7, 1972. It was meant to reform campaign finance. The law increased how much was disclosed abut contributions for federal campaigns.
The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), institutes more stringent disclosure requirements for federal candidates, political parties and political action committees (PACs). Links: <a href="http://www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/fecfeca.shtml"> The FEC and the Federal Campaign Finance Law </a>
to limit the amount of money PACs may contribute to candidates for national office.