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QuizMultiple Choice

Interest Groups and Lobbying — Quiz

Question 10 • Principles of American Democracy

If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?

Answer
A
They run negative campaigns against opponents.
B
They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.
C
They pay for goods and services that can be donated.
D
They lobby Congress in support of candidates.

Explanation

Super PACs cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate their spending with a campaign. They can make unlimited independent expenditures, such as buying ads or organizing outreach that supports a candidate. Therefore, the best answer is “They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.”

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