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Question 5 • Principles of American Democracy

Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

Answer
A
hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
B
raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.
C
write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
D
are not part of the government, but can influence the government.

Explanation

Interest groups and political action committees (PACs) are private organizations, not government agencies. They try to influence government decisions and elections, for example by lobbying officials or supporting candidates. They cannot write and pass laws themselves, and campaign-finance rules limit how PACs may raise and contribute money, so choices C and D are incorrect.

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