Question

Which of the following enabled corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations to spend freely to support or oppose candidates as long as those expenditures are not coordinated with

the candidate campaigns?
O a. The Political Activities Act of 1939
O b. The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
Oc. The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
Od. The 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC
Oe. The 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder

Answer 1

The 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC enabled corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations to spend freely on independent expenditures to support or oppose candidates.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d. The 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. This decision held that corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations have the right to spend freely on independent expenditures to support or oppose candidates, as long as they are not coordinated with candidate campaigns. The decision removed certain restrictions on campaign spending by these entities, leading to the emergence of super PACs and increased influence of money in politics.

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