What is one impact of PACs and interest groups?

A) Interest groups and PACs only serve a small group of like-minded people.
B) More people are being selected by interest groups to run for elections.
C) Interest groups and PACs have driven up the costs of campaigns.
D) Interest groups and PACs have made it more affordable for all candidates to run for office.

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C) Interest groups and PACs have driven up the costs of campaigns.

This option reflects the reality that political action committees (PACs) and interest groups often spend significant amounts of money on campaign contributions and advertising, which can increase the overall expenses associated with running for office.