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SECTION 2.

Artificial Entities Such as Corporations Do Not Have Constitutional Rights 

(a) The rights and privileges protected and extended by the Constitution of the United States are the rights and privileges of natural persons only. 

(b) An artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or local law. 

(c) The privileges of an artificial entity shall be determined by the People, through Federal, State, or local law, and shall not be construed to be inherent or inalienable.

SECTION 3.

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

(a) No individual, corporation, union, political action committee, or other entity shall make or coordinate any monetary or non-monetary contributions or expenditures exceeding a reasonable amount, as determined by Congress, to directly or indirectly influence the outcome of any federal, state, or local election.

(b) Congress and the states shall have the authority to set uniform limits on contributions and expenditures, ensuring they are low enough to prevent undue influence over elected officials while permitting effective advocacy.

SECTION 4.

Prohibition of Independent Expenditures by Non-Personal Entities

(a) Corporations, unions, and other non-natural entities are prohibited from making independent expenditures or contributions to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures.

(b) Political advertisements funded by individuals or groups must fully disclose all sources of funding in a clear and public manner, to ensure transparency.

SECTION 5.

Public Financing of Elections

Congress and the states shall establish systems of public financing for elections, ensuring that all candidates, regardless of personal wealth or outside financial support, have an equal opportunity to communicate with voters.

SECTION 6.

Definition of Political Spending as Non-Speech

The spending of money to influence elections, whether by individuals or entities, is not protected speech under the First Amendment and may be regulated in the public interest.

SECTION 7.

Enforcement

Congress and the states shall have the authority to enforce this amendment through appropriate legislation and administrative mechanisms, including the establishment of independent regulatory bodies to oversee compliance.

SECTION 8.

Severability

If any provision of this amendment, or the application thereof, is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 9.

Ratification and Implementation

This amendment shall take effect immediately upon ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states, as provided by Article V of this Constitution. This amendment aims to curb undue influence, promote fairness in elections, and ensure that democratic processes prioritize the voices of citizens over special interests.

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