Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution
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Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution is a scholarly book by legal theorist Robert C. Post that examines the constitutional and democratic implications of campaign finance regulation in the wake of the Citizens United decision.
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Target entity: Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution Context triple: [Robert C. Post, notableWork, Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution]
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The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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The Making of Citizens
The Making of Citizens is a seminal work of political science that examines how democratic societies educate and shape individuals into active, responsible citizens.
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How Democratic Is the American Constitution?
"How Democratic Is the American Constitution?" is a scholarly book by political scientist Robert A. Dahl that critically examines the undemocratic features and historical compromises embedded in the U.S. Constitution.
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D.
Rediscovering Institutions: The Organizational Basis of Politics
"Rediscovering Institutions: The Organizational Basis of Politics" is a seminal work in political science and organizational theory that reexamines how institutions shape political behavior, decision-making, and governance.
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E.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
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Target entity: Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution Target entity description: Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution is a scholarly book by legal theorist Robert C. Post that examines the constitutional and democratic implications of campaign finance regulation in the wake of the Citizens United decision.
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A.
The Purpose of American Politics
The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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B.
The Making of Citizens
The Making of Citizens is a seminal work of political science that examines how democratic societies educate and shape individuals into active, responsible citizens.
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C.
How Democratic Is the American Constitution?
"How Democratic Is the American Constitution?" is a scholarly book by political scientist Robert A. Dahl that critically examines the undemocratic features and historical compromises embedded in the U.S. Constitution.
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D.
Rediscovering Institutions: The Organizational Basis of Politics
"Rediscovering Institutions: The Organizational Basis of Politics" is a seminal work in political science and organizational theory that reexamines how institutions shape political behavior, decision-making, and governance.
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E.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
constitutional theory
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legal theory ⓘ |
| argues |
that Citizens United misunderstands the role of democratic self-government
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that campaign finance regulation can be consistent with the First Amendment ⓘ |
| author |
Robert C. Post
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Robert Charles Post ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
Supreme Court’s reasoning in Citizens United
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legitimacy of campaign finance limits ⓘ relationship between democracy and free speech ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
constitutional law
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election law ⓘ law ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
constitutional implications of campaign finance regulation
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democratic implications of campaign finance regulation ⓘ interpretation of the First Amendment after Citizens United ⓘ |
| genre |
constitutional theory
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legal scholarship ⓘ political theory ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | critical of Citizens United decision ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
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First Amendment ⓘ campaign finance reform ⓘ campaign finance regulation ⓘ constitutional law ⓘ democratic theory ⓘ freedom of speech ⓘ |
| mediaType |
book
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print ⓘ |
| proposes | a democratic theory of the First Amendment ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2014 ⓘ |
| publisher | Harvard University Press ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
campaign spending
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corporate political speech ⓘ democratic legitimacy ⓘ electoral integrity ⓘ political equality ⓘ |
| setInContextOf |
United States Supreme Court jurisprudence
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post–Citizens United campaign finance debates ⓘ |
| subjectOf | academic reviews in law journals ⓘ |
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Subject: Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution Description of subject: Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution is a scholarly book by legal theorist Robert C. Post that examines the constitutional and democratic implications of campaign finance regulation in the wake of the Citizens United decision.
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