What is the major significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in Buckley v. Valeo?
A. Congress can limit overall campaign spending.
B. PACs can legally coordinate expenditures with political campaigns.
C. All political expenditures are protected by the First Amendment.
D. Independent expenditures are protected by law against limitations.
E. A PAC's contributions to a political candidate cannot be limited.
Answer: D
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