Which term refers to a committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates?

• A. Political Action Committee
• B. Electoral College
• C. Moderates
• D. Platform

Answer: (A)

This question is about how groups organize to fund political campaigns. A Political Action Committee is created by a special-interest group to raise funds and contribute to campaigns on behalf of that group’s interests. PACs pool money from supporters, follow legal contribution limits, and then direct funds to candidates and committees that align with their goals, often supporting ads and other campaign activities. The Electoral College is the body that elects the president, not a fundraising group. Moderates describe a political stance rather than a fundraising mechanism. A Platform is a party’s official positions. So the term that matches a committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for favored candidates is a Political Action Committee.