In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), federal courts ruled that
A. individuals and organizations can spend unlimited amounts of money for or against general issues or causes only.
B. individuals and organizations can spend up to $5,000 each for or against political candidates or causes as independent advocates.
C. individuals and organizations can spend unlimited amounts of money for or against political candidates or causes as independent advocates.
D. individuals and organizations cannot spend any amount of money for or against political candidates or causes unless they are independent advocates.
E. individuals and organizations can spend unlimited amounts of money for or against political candidates or causes part of a major party campaign.
Answer: C
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