Which term describes an independent political organization that raises money and campaigns to elect candidates who support a group's views?

• A. watchdog
• B. propaganda
• C. political action committee (PAC)
• D. issue

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how groups raise money to support political campaigns and influence who gets elected. A political action committee is formed to collect contributions from members and use those funds to back candidates who share the group’s views. PACs can donate to campaigns and also run advertising or messaging to influence elections, all while remaining separate from the candidate’s own campaign team. This combination of fundraising and targeted campaigning for specific candidates is what makes a PAC the best fit.

Watchdog groups monitor government actions and report on them rather than raising money to elect candidates. Propaganda refers to biased information used to sway opinions, not a fundraising or campaign vehicle. Issue groups advocate for specific policies or public questions, but they don’t inherently focus on electing candidates who support those views.