Understanding Political Action Committees

Hard Unit 5: Political Participation Political Action Committees

In the context of American politics, Political Action Committees (PACs) serve to aggregate and distribute funds to candidates and promote specific electoral objectives. However, due to the complexities of campaign finance laws, not all PACs operate under the same regulations. Understanding the differences among PACs, particularly in relation to their functionality and limits, is crucial. Which of the following statements correctly describes a key characteristic of Political Action Committees?

PACs are limited to contributing a maximum of $5,000 to each candidate per election.

PACs can independently spend unlimited amounts to advocate for or against a candidate.

PACs must disclose their contributors but can remain anonymous in their campaign spending.

PACs are restricted from supporting any candidate who does not align with their cause.

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