Which statement by the nurse would best represent the purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?
a. A vehicle for nurses across the country to organize collectively to endorse and sup-port candidates for national offices
b. A group of individuals or organizations who share a common interest in a single issue
c. An organizational structure established for the purpose of supporting and fostering changes in the health care system
d. A group that identifies special needs and raises funds to influence politicians to vote in a manner that supports the special needs
A
PACs are a method by which a special-interest group can collectively endorse and support a can-didate without the donation of large sums of money. ANA-PACs, as well as state PACs, enable nurses to organize and support candidates that have the ability to influence legislation on health care issues. A PAC can be active in any area of interest, not just health care or other special need areas. It is not an organizational structure for making changes in the health care system.
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