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Campaign Cash (Infographic)

9-12
10-30 min.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand how campaigns are funded and what candidates spend money on
  • Explore the role and purpose of the FEC in the electoral process
Every election, candidates spend a lot of money on their campaign. Do you know where the candidates get the money and what they spend it on?
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Overview

Every election, candidates spend A LOT of money on their campaign. Do your students know where the candidates get that money and what they spend it on? Do they know how to find out? Use this printable campaign finance infographic/poster to show students the cost of running a campaign, and how the FEC can help hold candidates accountable.

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iCivics en español! A version of this infographic is available in Spanish along with a Spanish Teacher’s Guide.

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