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Citizens United v FEC

Civics 101

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The Historical Evolution and Political Role of Corporations

This chapter explores the historical development of corporations as separate legal entities from their owners, tracing their origins from royal charters to their modern economic significance. It also discusses the implications of corporate personhood, emphasizing their rights in political contexts while incorporating humorous anecdotes of early political figures and their impact on corporate laws.

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