Question

one reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted is because
supporting a candidate is considered free speech.
the constitution limits the influence of citizens on elections.
limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.
restrictions allow for greater influence by fewer corporations.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Viewing supporting a candidate as free speech would argue against restrictions, not for, so eliminate.
• Option 2: The Constitution generally aims to protect citizen influence in elections, not limit it, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Wealthy individuals or groups can have disproportionate influence through campaign financing. Restrictions can help reduce this, making this a valid reason for supporting restrictions.
• Option 4: Restrictions on campaign financing are typically meant to reduce corporate influence, not allow greater influence by fewer corporations, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.