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1) Do you believe that American citizens should be able to use money in any way they choose (and as much as they choose) to support a candidate or influence an election? Why/why not? Emily Madalena- Technically speaking, Americans should be allowed to use money in any way they choose and as much as they choose. I doubt that most Americans will be willing to and had enough money to donate thousands upon thousands of dollars to support or influence an election. However, if an American did have the financial resources to do donate a ton of money and they truly were passionate about a particular candidate, why should certain laws restrict them? It's their money, they (possibly) earned it. The only person who is hurt by excessive donations is the donator itself, for if their money ventures head south, they are the only ones to blame for their troubles. **How did each of the following impact campaign finance law?**
 * __Discussion Questions:__**

1. FECA 1974 (Amendments) a. Major Provisions?

**//2.// //Buckley vs. Valeo//** //a.// Decision?

//b.// Significance?

**//3.// //Austin vs. Michigan Chamber of Commerce//** a. Decision? b. Significance?

4. The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (2002) a. Major Provisions?

**//5.// //McConnell vs. FEC//** //a.// Decision?

//b.// Significance?

**//6.// //Citizens United vs. FEC//** //a.// Decision?

//b.// Significance?