A bill loaded with special projects designed to please home constituents at the expense of the federal taxpayer is known as
a. pork barrel legislation.
b. courtesy legislation.
c. pay-as-you-go legislation.
d. germane legislation.
e. appropriation legislation.
Answer: a. pork barrel legislation.
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______ is a key part of setting the agenda.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. the 1965 Civil Rights Act b. the 1883 Civil Rights Act c. the 1965 Voting Rights Act d. the 1960 Voter Registration Act
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