The term ________ describes a group that is organized to advocate for, or impair government officials and or their policies. Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, an organization becomes a _______ by receiving contributions or making expenditures in excess of $1,000 for the purpose of influencing a federal election.
A. Lobbyist
B. Political Action Committee
C. Service Union
D. Teamster
Ans: B. Political Action Committee
The answer is B, Political Action Committee, or PAC. PACs are more likely to contribute to incumbent campaigns as they are reluctant to risk giving money to potential race losers.
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Which of the following argued that in the United States there is no "American dilemma" over racial injustice, but rather only concern that conflicts that have racial overtones disrupt the peace and interrupt the conducting of business?
A) Gunnar Myrdal B) Charles E. Silberman C) William Julius Wilson D) Ralph Ellison E) Lucius Emerson
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What will be an ideal response?
News outlets ______.
A. can publish anything without fear of criminal or civil penalties because of freedom of the press B. have unfettered access to the U.S. military, even during times of war C. are the organizations that gather, package, and transmit the news D. operate, because of freedom of the press, without the federal government imposing taxes on the sale of newspapers or on the revenue generated through television or online advertising