Section: AP Government

41) What is the primary function of political action committees?

1. provide members of Congress with unbiased information about proposed legislation
2. consult with the President on foreign policy
3. oversee elections at the federal, state, and local level
4. raise campaign funds to support favored candidates

In the United States, a political action committee (PAC) is a type of organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.