Which of the following correctly analyzes the impact the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC had on the way political campaigns are currently funded in the U.S.?
a. The Supreme Court’s decision significantly reduced the amount of money corporations can spend to support a political candidate.
b. The Supreme Court’s decision increased the amount political candidates can spend on their own campaign.
c. The Supreme Court’s decision outlawed the ability of super PACs to spend money to support political candidates.
d. The Supreme Court’s decision led to the creation of super PACs, which have significantly increased the amount of money in the U.S. political process.
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d. The Supreme Court’s decision led to the creation of super PACs, which have significantly increased the amount of money in the U.S. political process.