Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. The First Amendment protects the right of individuals and groups to petition the US government. People with particular economic or political concerns often form interest groups to influence lawmakers to act on their behalf. Powerful and influential groups called political action committees finance campaigns and other political interests. PACs cannot contribute directly to a politician’s campaign, but they can pay for advertising in support of a candidate. “Dark money” is defined as contributions to political candidates and groups from People whose identities are not disclosed