Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Social Studies Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
The table and the article are based on information from the U.S. Federal Election Commission.
U.S. presidential candidates receive financial contributions from many different sources. For the 2012 election cycle, political parties reported contributions of $34,750 to all candidates. Political action committees, groups that raise money to give to campaigns, reported contributions of $1.7 million to all candidates. Candidates personally contributed $5.8 million to their own campaigns. Additionally, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, to which citizens may contribute by checking a box on their federal tax forms, gave $1.3 million to all candidates. The remainder came from individual contributions as shown in the table.
U.S. presidential candidates receive financial contributions from many different sources. For the 2012 election cycle, political parties reported contributions of $34,750 to all candidates. Political action committees, groups that raise money to give to campaigns, reported contributions of $1.7 million to all candidates. Candidates personally contributed $5.8 million to their own campaigns. Additionally, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, to which citizens may contribute by checking a box on their federal tax forms, gave $1.3 million to all candidates. The remainder came from individual contributions as shown in the table.
Which conclusion is best supported by information in the table and article?
Answer Choices
- A: Individuals contributed a total amount of money equal to the total of all other sources of donations.
- B: Individuals contributing the smallest quantity of money insignificantly impact presidential campaigns.
- C: Individuals donated the greatest total amount although many contributions were relatively small.
- D: Individuals have more influence on the proposed policies of presidential candidates than groups do.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Table shows 73% of funds from individuals, with most contributions under $200