Upon which constitutional right did Citizens United win its case over the Federal Election Commission?
A. Freedom of assembly
B. Freedom of the press
C. Right to Bear Arms
D. Freedom of speech
Answer (2)
In the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that limiting corporate funding for political speech violates the First Amendment right to freedom of speech. The decision emphasized the importance of political expression and allowed greater financial involvement in elections. This ruling has fundamentally changed the dynamics of campaign financing in American politics. ;
Citizens United won its case against the Federal Election Commission based on the constitutional right to freedom of speech as protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled that limiting corporate funding for political speech is a violation of this right. This landmark decision has significantly impacted campaign financing and political expression in the United States.
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