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