Is the threat to free speech a valid argument for not limiting campaign spending?
The Supreme court thinks so. Overruling two important precedents about the First Amendment rights of corporations, a bitterly divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the government may not ban political spending
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About Campaign Spending
Campaign spending is the fundraising and spending political candidates use in their election campaigns. Election campaigns are expensive, ranging from travel to advertisements. Candidates devote an extraordinary amount of time running fundraisers and luncheons to draw support for their campaign.
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About Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest Federal court in the United States. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review. It is designed as part of the original system of checks and balances in the US government.
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