Impact of Citizens United on Campaign Finance

Campaign finance is a complex and evolving aspect of the electoral process in the United States. One of the most significant impacts on campaign finance reform occurred with the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010). This ruling held that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in candidate elections cannot be limited, as long as the expenditures are not coordinated with the candidates' campaigns. This decision has raised concerns about the influence of money in politics and led to the rise of Political Action Committees (PACs) and Super PACs. Given this context, which of the following best describes a consequence of the Citizens United decision on political campaigns?