One of the largest databases for tracking the outcomes of these funds is OpenSecrets, which includes 501(c)(4) spending. For 10 points each:
[10e] Political Action Committees allow the wealthy to circumvent FEC limits on what funds used to support political campaigns?
ANSWER: donations [or campaign donations; accept campaign contributions]
[10m] Independent expenditures made by PACs are constitutionally protected speech due to this legal doctrine, according to Citizens United v. FEC. A description is acceptable.
ANSWER: corporate personhood [accept descriptions of the idea that corporations are people]
[10h] An OpenSecrets database named after this type of object tracks the workplaces of former government employees. This type of object is a metaphor for government employees entering lobbying, and vice versa.
ANSWER: revolving door [prompt on door]
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