If an Interest Group Would Like to Contribute Money to a Candidate's

question 57

Multiple Choice

If an interest group would like to contribute money to a candidate's campaign __________________________.

• A) it must make the contribution through a political action committee
• B) there is no limitation on the amount of money it may give
• C) it must first receive the approval of Congress
• D) it must provide an equal contribution to a candidate of the opposing party
• E) members of the interest group are required to vote for the candidate

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Definitions:

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