How does the Political Action Committee support candidates?
a. "Buys" a candidate
b. Lobby's elected officials
c. Evaluates candidates on nursing and health concerns only
d. Does not endorse candidates for public office
C
The Political Action Committee supports candidates by endorsing them for public office, pro-viding them with financial supported need to win elections, and evaluating candidates on nursing and health concerns only. Political action committees do not "buy" candidates or lobby elected officials.
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