As a result of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, many interest groups created a political ...

As a result of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, many interest groups created a political arm which acts as an extension of their organization, referred to as a
 
  a. political action committee (PAC).
  b. political party.
  c. corporate benefit.
  d. socialist advocacy.
  e. committees of influence.

Question -2-

In 2009, the amount of spending by lobbying arms of the interest groups in Washington, D.C. was
 
  a. about 100,000.
  b. about 750,000.
  c. about 1 billion.
  d. about 2.6 million.
  e. about 3.47 billion.

Question -3-

Between 1960 and 2007, the number of official associations (interest groups) increased by about
 
  a. 20 percent.
  b. 60 percent.
  c. 150 percent.
  d. 300 percent.
  e. 400 percent.