### Question
How is the term authorized committee defined?


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

> the principal campaign committee or any other political committee authorized by a candidate under section 432(e)(1) of this title to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such candidate

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

