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Which independent federal agency administers and enforces the laws on campaign finance for federal elections?

✓ The Federal Election Commission (FEC) Your answer
B The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
C The Federal Reserve
D The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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The Federal Election Commission was created in 1974 under the Federal Election Campaign Act. It collects financial reports from candidates and parties and enforces contribution limits and disclosure rules.

Source: fec.gov; Federal Election Campaign Act (52 U.S.C. § 30101 ff.)

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