### Question
How is the term principal campaign committee defined?


### Answer
The term **principal campaign committee** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 431* as the following:

> a political committee designated and authorized by a candidate under section 432(e)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 431*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

