Campaigns and Elections

Question 1

Now that you have read excerpts from the Citizens United case, think about the role that money plays in politics.Should corporations and organizations be more or less restricted in their campaign donations?Provide an answer of three to four sentences.

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I believe that corporations and organizations should be more restricted in their campaign donations. The massive financial resources of these entities can unfairly influence the political process and drown out the voices of ordinary citizens. Limiting corporate spending helps ensure that elections are driven by the needs of the public rather than the interests of the highest bidders.

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. The party that raised the most money overall is . The candidates in future elections are likely to look to as the most effective way to raise money.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Republicans; Selection 2: private individual donors

Question 3

What conclusion can be drawn based on AT&T’s campaign donation records?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It favors Democratic candidates but also donates to Republicans.

Question 4

What did the Supreme Court decide in the Citizens United case?

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Corporations and unions may seek to persuade voters in elections.

Question 5

Which statement describes Justice Stevens’s belief about the outcome of the case?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Corporate money would make elections less likely to reflect the public will.

Question 6

The candidates in future elections are likely to look to as the most effective way to raise money.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

private individual donors

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