Citizens United vs FEC: Summary and Significance



Group 1



Question 1a

Short answer



Question 1b

Multiple choice



  • The Court ruled that corporations and unions could not spend money on political campaigns.

  • The Court ruled that corporations and unions have the same political speech rights as individuals under the First Amendment.

  • The Court ruled that only individuals could contribute to political campaigns.

  • The Court ruled that campaign finance laws were unconstitutional.

Question 1c

Short answer



Question 1d

Essay



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