In January 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporate funding of political broadcasts is protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Which of the following is an argument made by opponents of the ruling?
A. Corporate funding of political broadcasts cannot be limited.
B. Unions and corporations would not have equal time in sponsorship.
C. Politics and commercialization have always gone hand-in-hand.
D. Only candidates who represent the interests of corporations will be able to have their voices heard.
Answer: D
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