PUBPOL 201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, Campaign Finance In The United States, Dark Money
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501(c) - light money group, they reveal basic information like revenue, expenses but not individual donors. 501(c)(3) - nonprofit group dedicated to education or research. Prohibited from being involved in any political campaign. Not allowed to be affiliated with any party of campaign. They make up some of the most relevant political nonprofits today. Social welfare organizations, primary purpose can"t be political activity. Less than 50% of our activity can be political. They can raise unlimited amounts of $ from people. Despite this, they are very political and not really regulated. 501(c)(5) - they"re labor organizations made up of unions and agricultural organization. They have to reveal donors that give more than ,000 to dept. of labor. 501(c)(6) - trade organizations and business leagues (chamber of. They can"t spend more than 50% on politics. 527 - specifically engage at state and federal level elections. They are very similar to super pacs. They can accept unlimited donations and spend unlimited amounts.
