Definition Of Political Action Committees
Which of the following best describes Political Action Committees (PACs)?
A
Private organizations established to donate funds to political campaigns in an effort to influence candidates
B
Nonprofit interest groups that control lobbying efforts associated with specific social issues
C
Public institutions that coerce political party messages based on relationships between those institutions and candidates
D
Public associations that attempt to influence political candidates through illegal means
E
Political committees developed by candidates to research public perception of a party's overarching platform