Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers. A. PACs promote social causes.
B. PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
C. PACs are international organizations.
D. PACs are supported by corporate interests.
E. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
The correct answers are:
B. PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
E. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
Explanation:
– B: Political Action Committees (PACs) are specifically designed to raise and distribute funds to support political candidates and campaigns. This financial aspect is a key differentiator from general interest groups, which may advocate for certain causes but do not directly contribute to campaigns.
– E: PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which oversees the financing of federal election campaigns, ensuring transparency and compliance with campaign finance laws. Interest groups, on the other hand, may not have the same level of regulatory oversight regarding their funding.
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