Handout J: Evaluation of Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010)

Handout J: Evaluation of Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010)

Use this handout to gather your thoughts in order to evaluate the Supreme Court’s opinions in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010). Then, on your own paper, respond to the questions at the bottom of the page.

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Your summary of the history of campaign Finance Reform Initiatives (Handouts E and F). What was the main purpose of these initiatives—at what problem(s) were they aimed?

 

Your summary of Handout G, the majority opinion in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010) Document

 

Your summary of Handout H, the dissenting opinion in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010)

 

Your summary of Handout I, the concurring opinion in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010)

 

With which of the Supreme Court’s opinions in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010), if any, do you most agree? Does the First Amendment protect associations of citizens and corporations from being punished for engaging in political speech? Be sure to frame your response by referring to constitutional principles such as representative government, consent of the governed, separation of powers, federalism, individual rights, and limited government.