Political action committees are much more important to political campaigns now than they were in the past because

A) unlike giving to candidates or political parties, there are no limits on how much money an individual can give political action committees.
B) their members have positions of power within the media.
C) they have far and away the largest number of grassroots supporters.
D) many of their members hold high political office.

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Alison Harvey · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Political action committees, or PACs, are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money on behalf of candidates and issues. This allows for significant influence in campaigns, as candidates may be more willing to cater to the interests of PACs that are providing them with funding. Additionally, PACs can receive donations from individuals, corporations, and other groups, giving them a wide range of potential supporters.

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