A political action committee
A) collects money and makes contributions to candidates in federal elections.
B) tries to gain advantages or protections for its own members, predominantly economic groups.
C) is another broad and generic name for an interest group.
D) is a type of group that might be involved in public interest activities.
E) tries to get government to act in ways that will serve interests that are broader and more encompassing than the direct economic or occupational interests of their own members.
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