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Impact of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)?
Established initial regulations on campaign finance, but led to the rise of soft money.
Impact of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)?
Reduced soft money, but led to the rise of PACs and independent expenditure groups.
Cause and Effect of *Citizens United*?
Cause: Court ruling on corporate free speech. Effect: Rise of Super PACs and increased corporate spending.
Cause and Effect of FECA?
Cause: Desire to regulate campaign finance. Effect: Limits on donations, creation of FEC, rise of soft money.
Cause and Effect of BCRA?
Cause: Soft money loophole and concerns about influence. Effect: Banned soft money, increased disclosure, rise of 527 groups.
Purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)?
First major attempt to regulate campaign finance; set limits on donations and created the FEC.
Purpose of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)?
Banned soft money contributions to parties, restricted electioneering communications, increased disclosure.