United States vs. Britain Campaign Finance Laws
Diane Abbott, a Labour Party member of the House of Commons, discussed the differences in campaign finance in the United States and United Kingdom.
Description
Diane Abbott, a member of the House of Commons, discussed the differences in campaign finance laws for elections in the United States and United Kingdom.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the Campaign Finance laws in Britain when running for a position in Parliament.
- Explain how the different Campaign Finance laws alter election strategies in Britain.
- Describe the limits on spending in elections and how it is policed.
- Do you think the British or United States Campaign Finance system makes for a more fair election? Explain your reasoning.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Campaign Finance
- House Of Commons
- Parliament
- Transparency