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A)Which of the following correctly analyzes the effect the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC has had on U.S. elections?(1 point)
The decision has reduced the impact super PACs have on U.S. elections.
The decision has led to a significant decrease in the amount of money involved in U.S. elections.
The decision has reduced the amount of money that corporations can spend to support political candidates.
The decision has led to a significant increase in the amount of money involved in U.S. elections.
A)In Buckley v. Valeo the Supreme Court linked the spending of money for political purposes to which constitutional right?(1 point)
freedom of assembly
freedom of the press
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
A)Which of the following best assesses the role interest groups and PACs have on political processes?(1 point)
Interest groups and PACs influence outcomes by educating and informing the voters equally.
Interest groups and PACs influence the outcomes of political process through political donations.
Interest groups and PACs seek to reform the rules of elections and campaigns through donations.
Interest groups and PACs provide money to the states that heavily influence political elections.
A)Which of the following differentiates the range of issues supported by a political party versus an interest group?(1 point)
Both political parties and interest groups have positions on all major political issues.
Political parties support a wider range of issue positions, while interest groups support the narrower interests of their membership.
Both political parties and interest groups only have positions on a narrow range of issues.
Political parties support a more narrow range of issues, while interest groups support positions on all major issues.
A)Which of the following describes a major difference between political parties and interest groups?(1 point)
Interest groups nominate candidates to run for elected office, while political parties do not.
Interest groups represent the interest of their party members, while political parties do not.
Political parties nominate candidates to run for elected office, while interest groups do not.
Political parties try to have influence over the creation of public policy, while interest groups do not.

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Here are your answers based on the questions provided:

1. Which of the following correctly analyzes the effect the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC has had on U.S. elections?

   • Answer: The decision has led to a significant increase in the amount of money involved in U.S. elections.

2. In Buckley v. Valeo the Supreme Court linked the spending of money for political purposes to which constitutional right?

   • Answer: freedom of speech

3. Which of the following best assesses the role interest groups and PACs have on political processes?

   • Answer: Interest groups and PACs influence the outcomes of political process through political donations.

4. Which of the following differentiates the range of issues supported by a political party versus an interest group?

   • Answer: Political parties support a wider range of issue positions, while interest groups support the narrower interests of their membership.

5. Which of the following describes a major difference between political parties and interest groups?

   • Answer: Political parties nominate candidates to run for elected office, while interest groups do not.

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