What Is the Primary Function of a Political Action Committee

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC) ?

• A) to raise grassroots support for a particular interest
• B) to organize and coordinate a strategy of litigation
• C) to build better networks between interest groups and political parties
• D) to raise and distribute money to election campaigns
• E) to produce and carry out an institutional advertising campaign

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Definitions:

Centralized Structures

Organizational designs where decision-making authority is consolidated at the top levels of management, leading to a hierarchy of control and limited autonomy lower down.

Decentralized

Refers to the distribution of decision-making powers away from a central authority, allowing for greater input and autonomy at the local or divisional levels.

Divisional Structures

An organizational framework where the entity is divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each responsible for a particular business function or geographic area.

Functional Specializations

The division of work into distinct areas, each with its own expertise and responsibilities, within an organization.