PART A. Which Industry Supports Which Political Party?
Based on the data in this chart, make a list of comparing the top 5 industries that gave the most to each of the following political parties in the 2018 election cycle. List the amount they donated to that party.
Industries that Supported the Democrats (click here)
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Industries that Supported the Republicans (click here)
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PART B. Research the health insurance industry (click here). Read the background information about the industry.
1. Who are the top four members of Congress (click here) that received contributions from this industry? Speculate as to why these members received the most money from this industry.
2. Which three companies/corporations are the top three contributors (click here) to federal candidates and parties (2018)?
PART C. Make a list of the top five interest group spenders (click here) so far in 2020—include the amount of money they have spent on lobbying.
Top 5 Interest Groups Amount of Money Spent (2020)
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6. Based on the money spent, do you believe that this is money "well spent?" Briefly explain.
PART D. Make a list of the top five PACS in 2018 (click here) —include the amount of money the PAC spent.
Top 5 PACS Amount of Money Spent (2018)
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E. The Top 11 Things Every Voter Should Know About Money-In-Politics: Read through each of the 11 Things (click here) and answer the question that corresponds with each “Thing”. Answer the questions sufficiently below.
1. How do Congressional committee assignments strategically affect how interest groups donate money to members of Congress?
2. Why do major donors tend to donate more to incumbent Congressional candidates?
3. Why does an interest group care about developing a long-term relationship with a member of Congress?
4. What is one reason why the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) is considered relatively weak?
5. How did the Citizens United v FEC decision affect the rules of campaign contributions?
Based on the data in this chart, make a list of comparing the top 5 industries that gave the most to each of the following political parties in the 2018 election cycle. List the amount they donated to that party.
Industries that Supported the Democrats (click here)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Industries that Supported the Republicans (click here)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PART B. Research the health insurance industry (click here). Read the background information about the industry.
1. Who are the top four members of Congress (click here) that received contributions from this industry? Speculate as to why these members received the most money from this industry.
2. Which three companies/corporations are the top three contributors (click here) to federal candidates and parties (2018)?
PART C. Make a list of the top five interest group spenders (click here) so far in 2020—include the amount of money they have spent on lobbying.
Top 5 Interest Groups Amount of Money Spent (2020)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Based on the money spent, do you believe that this is money "well spent?" Briefly explain.
PART D. Make a list of the top five PACS in 2018 (click here) —include the amount of money the PAC spent.
Top 5 PACS Amount of Money Spent (2018)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E. The Top 11 Things Every Voter Should Know About Money-In-Politics: Read through each of the 11 Things (click here) and answer the question that corresponds with each “Thing”. Answer the questions sufficiently below.
1. How do Congressional committee assignments strategically affect how interest groups donate money to members of Congress?
2. Why do major donors tend to donate more to incumbent Congressional candidates?
3. Why does an interest group care about developing a long-term relationship with a member of Congress?
4. What is one reason why the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) is considered relatively weak?
5. How did the Citizens United v FEC decision affect the rules of campaign contributions?