Of the following statements, which one describes earmarks?
A. They have always existed.
B. They became more common in the 1970s and afterward.
C. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the growth of the federal government.
D. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the efforts of lobbyists.
E. All of these are correct.
Answer: E
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a. implied b. natural c. participation d. decision-making e. constitutional
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A)Sign the bill but issue a signing statement saying you will not enforce it. B)Refuse to sign the bill. C)Go ten days without signing it and hope that Congress adjourns. D)Use the line-item veto power to alter the content to your liking.
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Which statement explains how the ideational approach helps explain why people sometimes seem to act against their own interests?
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