Groups specially formed to raise and contribute funds to support electoral candidates and that are subject to campaign finance laws are known as which of the following?
A) Political action committees
B) Unions
C) Special interests
D) 501 (c)(3) organizations
E) 501 (c)(4) organizations

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Political action committees (PACs) are groups formed specifically to raise and contribute funds to support electoral candidates. They are subject to campaign finance laws and must register with the Federal Election Commission. Unions and special interests may also form PACs, but not all PACs are associated with these groups. 501 (c)(3) organizations are non-profit groups that are prohibited from engaging in political campaign activity, while 501 (c)(4) organizations can engage in limited political activity but are not primarily focused on electoral politics.

Groups Specially Formed to Raise and Contribute Funds to Support