Does this violate the the BCRA?

AP Gov Agenda

• Describe campaign finance regulations resulting from legislation and litigation over time— mentioned in “Money is Speech” video Clip

• FECA and Buckley v. Valeo• BCRA and McConnell v. FEC

Learning Goals:

The Tasks:

Trace development of campaign finance regulations over time

Explain short and long term consequences of Citizens United decision within our electoral system

Who/What is Citizens United?

Citizens United.org is a 501(c) (3) organization: . . . . dedicated to restoring our government to citizens'

control. Through a combination of education, advocacy, and grass roots organization, Citizens United seeks to reassert the traditional American values of limited government, freedom of enterprise, strong families, and national sovereignty and security. Citizens United's goal is to restore the founding fathers' vision of a free nation, guided by the honesty, common sense, and good will of its citizens.

Citizens United v. FEC

What was the main argument of the FEC about Hillary: The Movie?

What was Citizens United’s main argument in defense of the movie?

What was the Supreme Court’s Decision in this case? Why?

Citizens United v. FEC

In what ways did the decision weaken McCain-Feingold (BCRA)?

How did the ruling change the campaign finance rules for organizations, including corporations and unions?

What did the Supreme Court decide?

What did President Obama think?

Citizens United led to the birth of SUPERPacs

Is this a serious matter?

So, who does Citizens United hurt and who does it help?

Using the perspectives provided, work with your group to summarize arguments

for and against the Court’s decision.