Super PACs were made possible in part by the
A. Federal Election Campaign Act.
B. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
C. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
D. Supreme Court’s decision in Buckley v. Valeo.
Ans: C. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
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