American Government / Unit 6 Gov 274 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Political Action Committees
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The idea
A political action committee is an organization that raises and spends money to influence elections, under rules set by federal law.
In practice
An advocacy group's PAC supports candidates aligned with the group's issue.
Where people slip
Money rules shift by statute and court decision — verify current law before asserting any.
Your place on the trail
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