What Is the Purpose of "Exploratory Committees

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of "exploratory committees"?

• A) They seek negative publicity on electoral opponents.
• B) They are formed in order to determine if public policy is in agreement with public opinion.
• C) Potential presidential candidates use them to assess the feasibility of making a formal declaration of official candidacy.
• D) They represent the electoral equivalent of an ethics investigation.
• E) They are committees appointed by Congress to assess the needs of Americans.

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