What is a political action committee?

A) A local-level party organization that focuses on voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts B) A registered interest group that engages in direct lobbying C) A group formed to solicit funds and then to use those funds to help elect or defeat candidates D) A candidate's political advisory committee E) The mechanism by which the political parties select their leaders

Answer: C

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Which of these resulted from the Great Depression?

a. The federal government cut Social Security benefits because it lacked adequate funds. b. The federal government assumed new responsibilities for the management of economic matters. c. The states assumed new responsibilities for the management of national economic matters. d. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states. e. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters.

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In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission dealt with ______.

a. violations committed during a civil war b. abuses inflicted on refugees c. harm done by homelessness d. injuries caused by racist laws and policies

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