
Citizens United and Its Impact on Political Campaigns

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Social Studies, History, Business
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10th - 12th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the McCain-Feingold Act?
To restrict electioneering communications by corporations
To increase corporate donations
To support only one political party
To eliminate all political donations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Citizens United challenge the FEC's decision?
They wanted to support a Republican candidate
They believed their First Amendment rights were violated
They wanted to increase corporate taxes
They aimed to change the election date
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United case?
Corporations cannot participate in elections
Corporations have the same free speech rights as individuals
Only individuals can donate to political campaigns
All political donations must be anonymous
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Justice Anthony Kennedy state in his majority opinion?
Corporations should not have free speech rights
The act was a form of censorship
The government can impose restrictions on any speaker
The McCain-Feingold Act was necessary
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Justice John Paul Stevens' view on corporate donations?
They should be unrestricted
They are the same as individual donations
They can be regulated
They should be encouraged
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are Super PACs?
Organizations that can spend unlimited money on political campaigns
Entities that are banned from political spending
Committees that only support one candidate
Groups that cannot disclose their donors
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'dark money' in the context of political campaigns?
Funds used for illegal activities
Donations from anonymous sources
Money spent on negative ads
Money given directly to candidates
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