So-called 527 groups attempt to influence the outcome of elections by engaging in which of the following activities?
A) sponsoring candidate debates
B) running TV ads supporting a candidate
C) monitoring news coverage of the campaign for evidence of partisan bias
D) donating money to political parties

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527 groups are tax-exempt organizations that attempt to influence elections by running issue advocacy ads that support or attack a particular candidate without expressly advocating for their election or defeat. They are not allowed to coordinate their activities with candidates or political parties.

So-Called 527 Groups Attempt to Influence the Outcome of Elections