Asked by alyssa taylor on Jun 14, 2024
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Leadership PACs are
A) members of Congress who have previously served on the Parent's Advisory Council.
B) interest groups that lobby Congress to provide more funding for performing arts centers.
C) organizations that members of Congress use to raise funds that they then distribute to other members of their party who are running for election.
D) federally funded training academies that educate newly elected members of Congress on the norms of the House and Senate.
Leadership PACs
Political action committees established by politicians to fundraise and spend money to influence elections, separate from their campaign.
Fundraising
The process of gathering voluntary financial contributions by engaging individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.
- Identify the impact of interest groups on formulating the legislative agenda and exerting pressure on members of Congress.
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Rajesh BhatiaJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Leadership PACs allow members of Congress to raise funds that they can then distribute to other candidates from their party who are running for election. This allows them to gain influence and build alliances within their party. This practice has been criticized for potentially leading to corruption and the perception of buying votes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the impact of interest groups on formulating the legislative agenda and exerting pressure on members of Congress.