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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.
Role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?
Enforce campaign finance laws, regulate donations, and oversee campaign finance activities.
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.