Chapter 6 And 7 Key Legislations 2

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Federal Election Campaign Act, 1971 (amended in 1974)

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is a United States federal law which increased disclosure of contributions for federal campaigns. It was amended in 1974 to place legal limits on the campaign contributions. The amendment also created the Federal Election Commission

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Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. 2002

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is a United States federal law that amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, which regulates the financing of political campaigns. It banned soft money contributions to national political parties from corporations and unions; independent expenditures by corporations, labor unions, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations are sharply restricted, The elimination of "soft money"

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Ethics in Government Act, 1978

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The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 is a United States federal law that was passed in the wake of the Nixon Watergate scandal and the Saturday Night Massacre. It created mandatory, public disclosure of financial and employment history of public officials and their immediate family. It also created restrictions on lobbying efforts by public officials for a set period after leaving public office. Last, it created the U.S. Office of Independent Counsel, tasked with investigating government officials.