Understand Campaign Finance Law in 8 Minutes
Channel: animateeducate
Date: 2012-07-08

Do you know what politicians are allowed to take from their donors?  We explain the rules about gifts to politicians, campaign donations, and campaign spending.  We'll also explain the Citizens United decision and what PACs and Super PACs are.

After this video, you'll also understand what political parties can give candidates, called soft money, other kinds of groups which can donate money, like 501(c)(3) groups, and when a politician is allowed to spend the money they receive.  This is a basic overview of the law, not legal advice.

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