Significance
Buckley v. Valeo reconstructed campaign finance as a whole. The most important part of this case is the change in policy regarding the restrictions on contributions from individuals and groups. After the court case, the limitations on contributions from individuals and groups are no longer a part of the law. as long as the groups and individuals are free from any ties with campaigns, they are able to contribute. These new modifications were important because it overturned the original ruling from the court of appeals. The final decision has taken away political equality through regulating the financial aspects of campaigns.
This court case was significant because it also allows candidates to spend as much of their own money and not be limited to a certain amount. The Supreme Court also verified that contributing to a candidates campaign is free speech. Giving contributions to a candidate is considered a part of your First Amendment right because you are expressing your support for the candidate through a material object. Lastly, The Court ruled that the Federal Election Committee was established unconstitutionally because its appointees were not nominated by the President and voted on by the Senate. The appointments clause was violated, congress revised FEC's system of appointing their members.
This court case was significant because it also allows candidates to spend as much of their own money and not be limited to a certain amount. The Supreme Court also verified that contributing to a candidates campaign is free speech. Giving contributions to a candidate is considered a part of your First Amendment right because you are expressing your support for the candidate through a material object. Lastly, The Court ruled that the Federal Election Committee was established unconstitutionally because its appointees were not nominated by the President and voted on by the Senate. The appointments clause was violated, congress revised FEC's system of appointing their members.
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Jones, Clifford. "Buckley v. Valeo (law Case)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1725091/Buckley-v-Valeo>.