Segment 3: "A Day in the Life of Political Fundraisers"

The following questions are based on the Marketplace feature "Whose Democracy is it?"

Listen to segment 3 (04:25)

Listening Comprehension Questions

1) What advantages can Chris Heinz draw upon during his campaign for John Kerry?

2) What is the maximum dollar amount that a person can contribute to a candidate before the primary elections?

3) What percentage of Americans give more than $1,000 to political campaigns.

4) How much will the federal government give a presidential candidate after the major parties choose their nominees?

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Critical Thinking Questions

1) How can people continue raise money for a political campaign after they have donated as much as they are allowed to donate?

2) What criticisms might people have about the process of political fundraising in America?

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Research Challenge

Visit the website of a political campaign that is currently underway. What are the different ways that officials in the campaign are asking volunteers to support the candidate?

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Key Terms and Topics

• Makeshift
• Pro bono
• Evangelical
• Associates
• Gubernatorial
• Achilles' Heel
• Nominee

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Click on these links to find further instructional ideas and study guides for the material in "Joe Carter and the Legacy of the African-American Spiritual."

Segment 1: "Political Polling: From Policy Gauge to Marketing Tool" Listen (05:35)

Segment 2: "A Peek into the Minds of Political Donors" Listen (04:51)