Aformal organization of people that seeks to influence government actions and policies by electing its members to public office.

a) political party
b) interest group
c) convention
d) political action committee

Which of the following are characteristics of soft money? i. donations from individuals and interest group pacs ii. unregulated by the federal election commission iii. goes directly to a political candidate iv. can be used for advertising or other campaign expenses a. i, ii, iii, and iv b. i and ii only c. i, iii, and iv only d. ii, iii, and iv only\