less power in American government than political parties have. 4. A chief executive officer (CEO) of a corporation believes that the Republican candidate for president will enact policies that are more beneficial to her business. The CEO donated the maximum amount allowed by law directly to the candidate's campaign fund. To increase the candidate's chances for election, the CEO also directed her corporation to donate funds to an independent political action committee to create ads criticizing the opposing candidate. According to the decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), which provision of the Constitution protects her actions? A. Reserved powers in the Tenth Amendment B. C. Due process clause in the Fifth Amendment Freedom of association in the First Amendment D. Freedom of speech in the First Amendment
The decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) dealt with the protection of political spending by corporations and unions under the First Amendment. In this case, the provision of the Constitution that protects the CEO's actions is:
D. Freedom of speech in the First Amendment
The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech, which includes the freedom to express political opinions and support political candidates through donations and independent political action committees. The CEO's donations and direction to the corporation align with the freedom of speech protections provided by the First Amendment as interpreted in the Citizens United case.
