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Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.

Policymakers should expand disclosure requirements for all funds spent on elections or ballot initiatives.

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.

Governments should avoid enacting laws that are inconsistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent on takings.

A variety of criteria should be used when evaluating proposals to stimulate the economy:

Relief packages for people facing hardships due to economic downturns should be temporary and well-targeted.

The debate over immigration to the U.S.

Policymakers should encourage and promote maximum participation in the electoral process.

Governments should require full and timely disclosures of lobbying activities and expenditures.