As a result of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, many interest groups created a political arm which acts as an extension of their organization, referred to as a
a. political action committee (PAC).
b. political party.
c. corporate benefit.
d. socialist advocacy.
e. committees of influence.
ANS: A
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