campaign funds

An introduction to political action committees.

"A book for high school students about the influence of money in American politics"--Provided by publisher.

Examines issues with campaign finance and discusses if leveling the playing field will give the American people better candidates.

This accessible narrative helps readers to understand and connect with the political process and to find a role for themselves within that process.

This important volume examines the role that money plays in politics and the arguments for and against the status quo.

"Have you ever wondered why presidential candidates need money for their campaigns? How do they get the funds they need to succeed in politics? This book focuses on how and where presidential candidates obtain the money to help them run for the country's highest office. Readers will learn about the history of campaign fund-raising and discover how candidates in different time periods approached it. They'll also learn about historical events, including a recent Supreme Court decision, that changed the nature of fund-raising. Timelines, graphic organizers, and colorful photographs help students visualize the concepts, and sidebars provide additional information to enhance the text"--Provided by publisher.

Reflects the current scope of the debate on campaign finance for a range of elected positions.

Even before the controversy of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, it was clear that the nation's political campaign system is deeply flawed. With political action committees, special interest groups, and ultra-wealthy donors buying and selling candidates, Americans end up with representatives who may be more beholden to top donors than to the American people. Would campaign finance reform level the playing field and give Americans the best candidates for the job, or is it a losing proposition that we must accept? The opposing perspectives in this volume will encourage readers to make up their own minds on this polarizing issue. -- Amazon.com.

Through accessible language and relevant examples and photographs, readers discover the history of political action committees and how they continue to influence American politics.

"A deeply reported look inside the new conservative movement working to undermine American democracy"--Provided by publisher.