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Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)

6-8
9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the rights protected by the First Amendment
  • Identify the main arguments put forth in the case
  • Define corporations, Super PACs, campaign finance, and the Federal Election Commission
  • Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court's decision
  • Identify the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on political campaigns
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Overview

This mini-lesson covers the Supreme Court’s decision about limiting government restrictions on campaign contributions. Students learn about campaign finance, Super PACs, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold Act), and the First Amendment. Students compare campaign tactics, and evaluate the cost and effectiveness of reaching a large audience.  

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