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SUPREME COURT CASES: Campaign Finance
Directions: Use oyez.org to evaluate the following cases related to term limits and campaign
finance reform.
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Buckley v. Valeo
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U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton
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Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
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CASE BRIEF /SUMMARY: Provide a brief summary of the case. (Who are the participants?
What events contributed and led to the case being brought to the court? )
Constitutional Questions: What question related to the Constitutional Rights and Privileges did
the Court need to consider?
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Court Finding: Based on the majority decision of the court, how did the Court rule in the
case? What constitutional principles were applied?
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