What does PAC stand for?

• A. Political Action Committee
• B. Public Advocacy Council
• C. Private Alliance Coalition
• D. Policy Advisory Committee

Answer: (A)

PAC stands for Political Action Committee. In civics and U.S. politics, a PAC is an organization created to raise money from supporters and donate to candidates or to influence public policy and elections. The name fits because it emphasizes taking political action through organized funding—money used to support or oppose candidates and causes within legal limits. The other phrases aren’t the standard meaning of the acronym in campaign finance; they’re plausible-sounding names but not the recognized term. You may also hear about super PACs, which can raise and spend large sums independently to influence elections, still centered on political action funded by donors.