Impact of Citizens United v. FEC on Campaign Finance

Easy Unit 5: Political Participation Elections And Campaigns

In the framework of United States elections, candidates must strategically position themselves to appeal to voters and secure electoral support. A critical component of this strategy involves the financing of their campaigns. Campaign finance refers to the money that candidates raise and spend in their pursuit of political office. Regulations surrounding campaign finance are primarily governed by federal laws, including the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and rulings from the Supreme Court.

Which of the following statements best describes a significant impact of the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC (2010) on campaign finance?

It established strict limits on individual contributions to political campaigns.

It ruled that corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts on independent political expenditures.

It mandated that all political donations must be made public within a week of receipt.

It prohibited all forms of political advertising during election campaigns.

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