The Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court established which of the following?
A. The soft money loophole.
B. PACS were banned for both corporations and unions under antitrust laws.
C. That revolving door laws were a violation of the First Amendment.
D. Campaign donations by corporations and unions are a form of protected free speech.
Answer (2)
The Citizens United decision established that campaign donations by corporations and unions are considered protected free speech under the First Amendment. This ruling allows these entities to spend unlimited funds on political advocacy, greatly affecting the nature of political campaigns. The decision has led to the creation of Super PACs and has intensified discussions regarding the role of money in politics. ;
The Citizens United decision established that campaign donations by corporations and unions are a form of protected free speech under the First Amendment. This ruling allows for unlimited spending on political advocacy, affecting the dynamics of political campaigns. The correct option is D.
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