Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

This worksheet explores the landmark Supreme Court case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its impact on campaign finance and free speech.

Grade 11 Social studies Civics & GovernmentCitizens United

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D2.Civ.8.9-12D2.Civ.14.9-12

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Citizens UnitedSupreme CourtCampaign FinanceFree SpeechCivicsGovernment

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Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court case.

1. Briefly explain the factual background of the Citizens United case that led to its consideration by the Supreme Court.

2. The Supreme Court's majority opinion in Citizens United centered on which constitutional amendment?

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

First Amendment

Tenth Amendment

3. The Citizens United decision allowed corporations and labor unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on independent political expenditures.

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False

4. The concept that money spent on political campaigns is a form of free speech is often referred to as .

5. Discuss one major argument made by those who support the Citizens United decision and one major argument made by those who oppose it.