Independent Presidential Candidates--Are They Entitled to Public Funding for Their Political Campaigns?

Discusses existing Federal and State laws governing public financing for political party Presidential candidates but not for independents, and reviews relevant legislative and case law history. Examines the constitutional principles involved and proposals to clarify Federal law.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1983.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Discusses existing Federal and State laws governing public financing for political party Presidential candidates but not for independents, and reviews relevant legislative and case law history. Examines the constitutional principles involved and proposals to clarify Federal law.
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