Author Question: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PAC contributions? a) PACs only give money to ... (Read 41 times)

cmoore54 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PAC contributions?

a) PACs only give money to the candidates whose views are closest to their own preferences.
b) PACs typically contribute more money to incumbents than to challengers.
c) Most PACs are created by political candidates to solicit contributions from interest groups.
d) PACs do not base their contributions on the likelihood of a candidate's winning the election.
e) PACs are limited in the amount of money they may contribute to candidates.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about lobbying?

a) Interest group lobbying is most effective when the interest group combines its lobbying efforts with campaign contributions given during election seasons.
b) Many professional lobbyists are former legislators or former legislative aides.
c) Lobbyists use information to make a case for their group's position with public officials.
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.