The Role of the Federal Election Commission
Dave Levinthal, reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, discussed the Federal Election Commission and the FEC's ability to oversee campaign finance laws.
Description
Dave Levinthal, reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, discussed the Federal Election Commission and the FEC's ability to oversee campaign finance laws.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the origins of the Federal Election Commission.
- What is the purpose of the Federal Election Commission?
- What actions can the FEC take when campaign finance laws are violated?
- How is the responsibility of enforcing campaign finance laws a shared responsibility?
Additional Resources
Participants
Kimberly AtkinsGuest Host, C-SPAN457 Videos
Dave LevinthalSenior Correspondent, Center for Public Integrity22 Videos
Vocabulary
- Bipartisan
- Citizens United
- Political Action Committee
- Regulate
- Scofflaw
- Watergate