Which of the following is true of super PACs (political action committees)?
A)Their donors are often anonymous.
B)They can contribute directly to specific campaigns or parties.
C)The Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission decision restricted their monetary expenditures.
D)They rely on contributions from working- and middle-class families.

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Super PACs can receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, and unions, and many donors choose to remain anonymous. This allows for potentially large amounts of money to be funneled into political campaigns without transparency.

B) is incorrect because super PACs cannot contribute directly to specific campaigns or parties.
C) is incorrect because the Citizens United decision actually expanded the ability of super PACs to make unlimited independent expenditures. 
D) is incorrect because super PACs generally rely on contributions from wealthy donors and corporations, rather than working- and middle-class families.

Which of the Following Is True of Super PACs (Political