Impact of Citizens United on Campaign Finance

Very Hard Unit 5: Political Participation Campaign Finance

In the context of campaign finance, several landmark Supreme Court cases have shaped the way political contributions and spending are regulated in the United States. One significant case is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), which ruled that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in candidate elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment. Given this context, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the implications of the Citizens United decision on campaign finance?

It upheld the prohibition of direct corporate contributions to candidate campaigns.

It established that independent expenditures by corporations and unions could be unlimited.

It mandated that all campaign contributions must be publicly disclosed within 24 hours.

It limited the amount individuals could contribute to political action committees (PACs) to $2,700.

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