The statement that most accurately assesses the role and impact of interest groups and PACs in campaigns and elections is:
"The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a larger role for interest groups during campaigns, as they attempt to win elections and enact legislation as they spend money and use influence to win."
This statement recognizes the significant influence that interest groups and Political Action Committees (PACs) have on candidate selection and campaign financing, highlighting their strategic role in shaping election outcomes and policy agendas.