Asked in a 1974 paperModerate

The numbers of PACs ?

Correct answer: D. increased nearly sevenfold since 1974

  • A. doubled since 1974
  • B. tripled since 1074
  • C. quadrupled since 1974
  • D. increased nearly sevenfold since 1974

Explanation

The number of political action committees increased to nearly seven times its 1974 level, reflecting the growth of organized political influence over public policy. Option b also contains an apparent date error, stating 1074 instead of 1974.

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