Question

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How has the supreme court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) affected campaign spending in by interest groups?

A. It has caused spending by interest groups to decrease

B. It has caused spending by interest groups to increase

C. It has caused some interest groups to decrease spending and others to increase spending

D. It has had no impact on spending by interest groups

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B. The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled against the government restriction of independent expedintures for communications by corporations. It has impacted campaign spending because it allowed corporations to fund materials that favor or oppose a candidate, causing an increasement in such spending.