Special interest groups contribute large amounts of money to presidential campaigns because they want to A. help elect candidates who will support their causes. B. correct the view that they are interested mainly in profits. C. avoid the appearance of being uninterested in national politics. D. ensure that their candidate will not have to accept federal funds.

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !