How Would You Characterize the Distribution of PAC Money to Congressional

question 17

Multiple Choice

How would you characterize the distribution of PAC money to congressional candidates since 1998?

• A)Contributions to challengers steadily increased through 2012.
• B)Incumbents continue to receive fewer contributions than their challengers.
• C)PACs continue to contribute disproportionately to incumbents.
• D)PAC contributions have decreased significantly.

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