Which organization collects contributions to fund political activities?

• A. Political Action Committee
• B. Super PAC
• C. Campaign Finance Disclosure Board
• D. Ballot Access Committee

Answer: (A)

Money raised to influence elections is organized through groups specifically set up to collect contributions and direct those funds toward political activity. A Political Action Committee is the classic type of organization built to solicit donations from members or supporters and pool that money to support or oppose candidates and political causes. PACs report their contributions and expenditures and operate under rules that govern how much individuals can give and how that money can be spent.

A Super PAC also raises and spends money to influence elections, but it cannot contribute directly to candidates or parties and it functions under a different set of rules, allowing unlimited fundraising from various sources. The Campaign Finance Disclosure Board is a government body that enforces reporting requirements, not a fund‑raising entity, and a Ballot Access Committee focuses on getting candidates on the ballot rather than collecting contributions for political activity.