What effect did the Citizens United v. FEC ruling have on campaign finance law?
a. It banned soft money contributions.
b. It removed all bans on soft money contributions.
c. It instituted a blackout period for broadcast ads within 60 days of an election.
d. It struck down the ban on independent campaign expenditures by corporations.
e. It permitted corporations to make contributions directly to candidates and political parties.
ANS: D
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