Citizens United v. FEC

What was the ruling in Citizens United v. FEC?

• 5-4

• 4-5

• 3-2

• 4-6

Who was the Chief Justice?

• Earl Warren

• John Roberts

• Earl Sweatshirt

• John Robinson

What amendment was being violated?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 5th

• 19th

What was the ruling in favor of?

• Citizens United

• FEC

Why was electioneering communications unconstitutional?

• Cannot be limited under first amendment

• It was not valid

• Can be limited under first amendment

Supporting a candidate with money and volunteers is often the agenda of a —

• WTA

• NTE

• PAC

• SAAD

America is becoming less democratic. Only the rich can afford to run for government. _ What explains this opinion?

• Number of elections

• Expensive registration fees

• High campaign costs

• Influence of lobbyists

Political Action Committees (PACs) have become more influential in recent campaigns because they ________..

• limit the number of candidates seeking elected office

• help pay the high costs of campaigns

• provide candidates for public office

• limit opportunities for people to run for office

Political Action Committees (PACs) have become more influential in recent campaigns because they ________..

• limit the number of candidates seeking elected office

• help pay the high costs of campaigns

• provide candidates for public office

• limit opportunities for people to run for office

Why do wealthy individuals often have an advantage when running for public office?

• Political Action Committees (PACs) will only contribute to wealthy candidates.

• They have a broader educational background

• Rising campaign costs have limited opportunities to run for office

• The government has set stricter requirements for political candidates