Think tanks are 501(c)(3) organizations because a. ...

[dollx]

Think tanks are 501(c)(3) organizations because
 
  a. contributions to them are tax-deductible.
  b. membership dues cannot be used to support federal candidates, but general contributions to the organization can be used as campaign donations.
  c. they may not contribute to a federal candidate, but they are allowed to advocate specific legislative positions.
  d. they pay a fee to the government in return for loose regulations on their activities.
  e. they pay income tax.

Question 2

The AARP may not contribute to a federal candidate but may still legally advocate specific policy positions because it falls under
 
  a. the AFL-CIO.
  b. the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  c. Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code.
  d. Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
  e. the same laws governing PACs.

[Missbam101]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

[dollx]

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