Before the Citizens United ruling, which factor on tributes to the rapid increase in the number and influence of PACs on campaigns?
A.) the strict limitation of independent expenditures by PACs
B.) a law requiring the formation of PACs by an entity that does business with the federal government
C.) a court case determining that campaign contributions are a form of speech
D.) an FEC ruling that corporate contributions are unlimited free speech
Answer: C.) a court case determining that campaign contributions are a form of speech
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A. leading opinion. B. prevailing opinion. C. concurring opinion. D. plurality opinion. E. per curiam.
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A. how schools are run B. defense against foreign threats C. where roads and bridges are built D. how land is used E. what social services are provided and to whom
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