In two paragraphs (approximately 12 sentences), analyze the campaign finances related to a politician or Political Action Committee of your choice. Go to Opensecrets.org (Links to an external site.)
Links to an external site.
(or another website with campaign finance data) and either use the "Find Your Representative" search box on the front page or go to the "Influence and Lobbying" tab and search for a particular PAC (by industry, by donation category, etc.).
Develop two brief findings:based on your own observations of the data. Describe each finding and include supporting evidence.
This optional assignment is worth between 0 and 5 EC points.