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There are several different political organizations that influence elections in the United States on a federal and a state level. These organizations can take the form of Political Action Committees (PACs), Super PACs, or 501(c) groups.
Political action committeesSee also: Political action committeePolitical Action Committees (PACs) are political committees established and administered by corporations, labor unions, membership organizations, or trade associations. The general definition is a group that spends money on elections but is not run by a party or individual candidate. However, PACs can donate money to parties or candidates they support. These committees raise funds either from individuals associated with the corporation (Separate Segregated Funds) or from any individuals who wish to contribute to the committee (Nonconnected PACs).[1] Nonconnected PACs are financially independent and pay for themselves via the contributions they raise. Separate segregated funds are funded by the organization they are associated with.[2] In addition, PACs can be broken down into multi-candidate and non multi-candidate categories. Multi-candidate PACsMulti-candidate PACs are those that:[3]
Multi-candidate PACs can contribute:[3]
Non multi-candidate PACsNon multi-candidate PACs can contribute:[3]
Super PACsSee also: Super PACSuper PACs are also known as Independent Expenditures Only Committees (IEOCs). These PACs can accept unlimited contributions and spend an unlimited amount supporting or opposing federal election candidates, but they cannot directly donate to federal candidates or parties. 501(c)(3)See also: 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) groups refer to the IRS code in which their income tax exemptions are defined. The code defines these groups as: "charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals."[4] 501(c)(3) groups cannot engage in political campaigning the way that PACs and super PACs can. They cannot contribute monetarily to campaigns, nor can they endorse candidates or parties. 501(c)(3) groups can engage in nonpartisan activities that encourage political engagement, such as voter registration drives.[5] 501(c)(4)See also: 501(c)(4)501(c)(4) groups refer to the IRS code in which their income tax exemptions are defined. The code defines these groups as civic leagues and social welfare organizations.[6] These groups can engage in limited political activity, but politics cannot comprise the group's primary activity. Footnotes
Which best describes a political action committee quizlet?The following statement best defines a political action committee: An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation.
What is a political action committee quizlet?Political Action Committee (PAC) a private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns. Allowed to give a limited amount of money directly to a candidate.
Which of the following best describes political action committees PACs )?Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals? PACs combine individuals' donations into significant contributions.
Which of the following is true of political action committees quizlet?The issue of political parties is not addressed in the Constitution. Which of the following is true of political action committees (PACs)? They make campaign contributions to gain access to legislators.
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