Political Action Committees (PACs)are an Attractive Option for Campaign Contributions

question 57

Multiple Choice

Political action committees (PACs) are an attractive option for campaign contributions because __________.

• A)they are allowed by law to contribute unlimited sums of money to political candidates
• B)most other types of contributions were banned by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
• C)they combine many individual contributions,attracting more attention from members of Congress
• D)PAC contributions are tax deductible

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Definitions:

Negative Thoughts

Unwanted and often self-defeating thoughts that can be critical, pessimistic, or fearful in nature.

Cognitive Vulnerability

Cognitive vulnerability refers to a predisposition towards negative thought patterns that increase the likelihood of psychological disorders.

Environmental Diathesis

Suggests a model in which environmental factors interact with genetic vulnerabilities to increase the risk of developing psychological disorders.

Triadic Gestalt

Refers to a perceptual pattern or configuration that involves three components or elements interconnected in a way that they form a cohesive whole.