Consider the "Unresolved Debate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Consider the "Unresolved Debate" .According to political scientists,why do PACs have minimal influence on legislative decisions?

• A)because most elected officials carefully weigh the interests of PACs against those of their other constituents
• B)because PACs often give money to legislators who already support their agendas
• C)because most members of Congress have pledged to no longer accept PAC contributions
• D)because of strict limitations on the amount of money that PACs can contribute to political candidates
• E)because PACs are prohibited from lobbying

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