Other
Fec: The Fec and the Federal Campaign Finance Law
Sharp critique of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and its role in enforcing campaign finance rules in the United States. Provides good information on the structure of the FEC, its members, its relationship with other branches of...
Harvard University
3 Pt: Campaign Finance Laws
Excellent outline of major campaign finance rules in the United States. Brief commentary on their impact provided as well. From a League of Women Voters' pamphlet of 1992.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Campaign Finance
A learning module on how political campaigns are financed that includes four supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the cost of a...
Other
Square Pegs and Round Holes: Applying Campaign Finance Law to Internet
Extensive discussion of campaign finance laws as they relate to the internet. Focus on the election of 2000.
Other
Campaign Finance: Constitutional and Legal Issues of Soft Money
This 2001 report outlines issues related to soft money in American politics. Emphasis on definitions, sources of soft money and related congressional activity.
iCivics
I Civics: Campaign Cash (Infographic)
Infographic shows students the cost of running a campaign, and how the FEC can help hold candidates accountable. Find out where the candidates get their money and what they spend it on.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity that takes students through the process of examining the finances of political campaigns. They will review internal documents to determine if wealthy contributors buy government influence, assess the pros and...