Which of the following best describes political contributions individuals can make to candidates?(1 point)

Responses

Political contributions are permitted only for primary elections.
Political contributions are permitted only for primary elections.

Political contributions are permitted, but only from individuals, not groups.
Political contributions are permitted, but only from individuals, not groups.

Political contributions are unlimited as any limit violates the Constitution.
Political contributions are unlimited as any limit violates the Constitution.

Political contributions are a constitutionally protected form of free expression.

1 answer

The response that best describes political contributions individuals can make to candidates is:

Political contributions are a constitutionally protected form of free expression.

This reflects the legal understanding established in various court cases, notably Buckley v. Valeo, where the Supreme Court ruled that political contributions are a form of protected speech under the First Amendment.