Impact of Citizens United Decision in 2025

What was the main effect of the Citizens United decision?

• It banned super PACs.

• It required all political ads to be approved by the FEC.

• It allowed unlimited corporate campaign spending.

• It limited corporate campaign spending.

What is a super PAC?

• A nonprofit organization that supports voter education.

• A type of political candidate.

• A government agency that regulates elections.

• A political action committee that can accept unlimited contributions.

What is 'dark money'?

• Funds from unknown sources used to influence elections.

• Money that is used for illegal activities.

• Donations made directly to candidates.

• Government funds allocated for secret projects.

What tactic is used to hide the true source of political contributions?

• Direct mailing

• Straw donor scheme

• Social media campaigns

• Public disclosure

What did the Citizens United decision assume about corporate spending?

• It would only support non-profit organizations.

• It would be banned in federal elections.

• It would be fully transparent and independent.

• It would be limited by the FEC.

What is the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

• To enforce campaign finance laws.

• To fund political campaigns.

• To organize presidential debates.

• To create campaign ads for candidates.

What is the purpose of the DISCLOSE Act?

• To ban all corporate donations.

• To require disclosure of major political contributors.

• To limit the number of political ads.

• To increase funding for the FEC.

What is one way outside groups illegally influence elections?

• By organizing voter registration drives.

• By publishing opinion pieces.

• By coordinating directly with a candidate’s campaign.

• By holding public rallies.

What did the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) do in response to election law violations?

• They ignored the violations.

• They partnered with candidates to raise funds.

• They organized protests against the FEC.

• They urged enforcement and partnered with lawmakers for legislative solutions.

What is the main concern about increased political spending by outside groups?

• It leads to more political debates.

• It increases voter turnout.

• It drowns out the voices of everyday Americans.

• It reduces the cost of elections.