Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Campaign Finance and the Citizens United Decision

Campaign Finance

Attorney Michael Carvin on the Citizens United decision allowing corporations to spend unlimited funds in political campaigns.

Description

Attorney Michael Carvin on the Citizens United decision allowing corporations to spend unlimited funds in political campaigns.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What does Mr. Carvin suggest is the very core of the First Amendment? Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Carvin when he says “that a ban on spending money to speak is no different than a straight forward ban on speech”?
  • Research the decision in the landmark Supreme Court case of Buckley v Valeo. Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Carvin’s sentiments “that you don’t enhance free speech by suppressing speech by certain people”?

Participants

Vocabulary

  • Buckley V. Valeo
  • Citizens United V. F. E. C.
  • Endorsement
  • First Amendment

Topics

Campaigns & ElectionsCivil Rights & Civil LibertiesConstitutional FoundationJudicial Branch

Grades

High SchoolUniversity