Why Did the Citizens United and SpeechNow

question 52

Essay

Why did the Citizens United and SpeechNow.org decisions drastically change the nature of expenditures to affect the outcomes of federal election campaigns? First address what the decisions legalized. Then examine how the decisions led to the ascent of super PACs. Finally, discuss the impact of super PAC spending in the 2016 presidential election and what the rise of the super PAC means for democracy in the United States.

Calculate taxes under varying tax rates and understand legislative impacts on tax calculations.

Analyze financial performance and health through cash flow ratios and turnover metrics.

Understand the differences between segment disclosures required by IFRS and GAAP.

Utilize and interpret cash flow ratios and turnover metrics to gauge company’s operational efficiency.