Review:
Citizens United V. Fec
overall review score: 3.5
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Citizens United v. FEC is a landmark Supreme Court case in the United States that dealt with campaign finance laws and the regulation of political spending by corporations and unions.
Key Features
- Challenged restrictions on corporate and union spending in elections
- Established that corporations and unions have certain rights to engage in political speech
- Led to the creation of super PACs and increased political spending by outside groups
Pros
- Increased freedom of speech for corporations and unions
- Encouraged more active participation in political campaigns
Cons
- Potentially allows for undue influence of big money in politics
- May lead to increased polarization and negativity in political campaigns