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Economics

The Impact of Campaign Finance Laws on Democratic Representation

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In the United States, a landmark Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. FEC (2010), allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on political advertisements—leading to the rise of Super PACs and billions of dollars in outside spending, dramatically changing the electoral landscape.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that money talks in politics. But have you ever wondered exactly how the rules about that money shape who gets a seat at the table?