The United States Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has resulted in a great deal of controversy over the rights of corporations. Carefully read the excerpted opinion in the book and respond to the following:

a. Explain the government's 3 "compelling interests" arguments that the suppression of corporate political speech was permissible.

b. Explain the arguments presented by the dissenting justices.

c. Explain which arguments you believe are more persuasive and why.