Campaign Ins and Outs-
1. What things do candidates need to budget for?
If you were running for a student government office in your school or community organization, what would you need money to buy to promote yourself in a campaign. Think about it and write your list down.
If you were running for a student government office in your school or community organization, what would you need money to buy to promote yourself in a campaign. Think about it and write your list down.
- In United States governments campaigns, campaign funds are monitored to promote fairness between different candidates.
- This website gives an overview of some guidelines for contributions to candidates: http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_general.shtml
- The homepage for that same site, http://fec.gov/, gives a lot more detail and actual records of receipts etc. for current candidates should you be interested in investigating.
2. Advertising is a big part of the budget:
Candidates often purchase commercials and advertisements in various media to promote themselves. Sometimes they tell positive things about themselves and their stand on issues, sometimes they put down the opposing candidate, and sometimes they are a bit of both. --> Can you find examples or create an example of both a positive campaign ad and an example of a negative campaign ad? Share it with someone or click "share your work" in the navigation menu. |
Start a Campaign of your Own- TAKE ACTION !
Do you have an issue you are passionate about or a problem you see needs someone to pay attention to fixing?
How do you get in touch with these elected officials to share your ideas and concerns? Visit: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials for information on how to make contact with your government officials at federal, state, and local levels. |