What is the primary purpose of PACs and Super PACs?

Political Action Committees and Super PACs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To create new laws
To influence political processes
To entertain the public
To organize community events
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it difficult for political candidates to rely solely on individual donations?
Candidates do not trust individual donors
Individual donations are illegal
Candidates prefer corporate donations
Individual donations are capped by the Federal Elections Commission
3.
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What is the role of the Federal Elections Commission in relation to PACs?
To promote PACs
To fund PACs
To cap the amount of money individuals can donate directly to candidates
To ban all PACs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What distinguishes a connected PAC from a non-connected PAC?
Non-connected PACs are only for businesses
Connected PACs are linked to a specific group, while non-connected PACs are based on ideology
Connected PACs can donate unlimited funds
Connected PACs are illegal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a leadership PAC primarily used for?
To fund presidential campaigns
To help members of Congress get reelected
To organize political debates
To support local charities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do super PACs differ from other types of PACs?
They operate through independent expenditures
They can directly coordinate with candidates
They are smaller in size
They are only active during local elections
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key feature of super PACs regarding their funding?
They are funded by the government
They can receive unlimited donations
They have strict spending caps
They only accept small donations
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