In response to campaign fraud and to increase transparency in the election process, the U.S. created the _________ of 1971 to increase disclosure of contributions for federal campaigns. It was later in 1974 to place legal limits on campaign contributions.
A. Campaign Fund Subcommittee Act
B. Federal Election Campaign Act
C. U.S. Election Act
D. Election and Security Act
Answer: B. Federal Election Campaign Act
The answer is B, Federal Election Campaign Act. The 1974 amendment also created the Federal Election Commission. The act requires each candidate to record and account for all contributions worth more than $100. The accounting must include the name, address, profession, and principle business.
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