Political Action Committee Contribution Limits
A political action committee (PAC) is supporting the congressional candidates of a major political party. It has spent over $50,000 on negative advertising against opposing candidates. It has donated over $2,000 to a candidate in New Hampshire and over $10,000 to a candidate in Florida. Additionally, it has directly donated $12,500 to the political party it supports. Why did this PAC violate federal campaign finance laws?
A
Because it donated money directly to multiple candidates.
B
Because it donated more than $5,000 to a single candidate.
C
Because it spent $50,000 on negative advertising.
D
Because it donated more than $10,000 to a political party.