Over the last half-century, state and local government spending has declined significantly.

What type of group can raise and spend money on political activities and advertising with no effective limits?

a. a 527 committee b. an outside group c. a PAC d. a patronage-based group e. a Super PAC

A(n) ________ measure is created by selective wear on some material.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).