How did the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FED (2010) affect the role of interest groups in political campaigns?
a. It legalized a new form of tax-exempt, nonparty group, the so-called 527 committee.
b. It limited groups such as unions and corporations from becoming directly involved in campaigns.
c. It prohibited groups from airing ads within 30 days of a general election.
d. It raised the maximum PAC contribution from $5,000 to $7,500.
e. It strengthened groups by allowing them to fund ads that expressly support candidates with unregulated funds.
e
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A. majority government B. minority government C. surplus majority government D. caretaker government
In 1975, if someone was turned down for a job at a private company because she was in a wheelchair and the company was not wheelchair accessible, could she have taken action against the company under the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act?
A. Yes, because the act implemented regulations for ramps and elevators. B. Yes, because the act included mandates for private employers. C. No, because the company was not a program receiving federal aid. D. No, because the act only addressed education for children with disabilities. E. No, because the act was never signed by the president.