How has the ruling reached in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission changed the way that candidates are funded?
A. Interest groups are no longer able to provide in-kind support such as phone banks or office space for candidates.
B. Individuals can now contribute an unlimited amount to a single candidate.
C. Corporations and labor unions are now prohibited from contributing money to campaigns either directly or indirectly.
D. Independent super-PACs can now make unlimited contributions to federal races.
Answer: D
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The budget is important because it is
a. put together through an incremental process. b. the end product of a long political struggle. c. a document published annually. d. an authoritative statement of policy priorities and plans.
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