A congressional earmark allows
A) ?for deficit spending rather than balancing the federal budget.
B) more discretionary funds that can be channeled to where the money is most needed.
C) ?the government to spend money on a specific project.
D) a tax loophole for a specific corporation.
E) ?the funding required for entitlement programs.
C
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Which of the following statements is true of the federal court system in the United States?
A. On the lowest tier of the federal court system are the U.S. district courts. B. The number of judicial districts in the United States has been fixed at forty. C. The federal court system is a two-tiered model. D. The District of Columbia does not have its own federal court system. E. There are a total of fifty five court systems in the United States.
Why is winning the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary important for a presidential campaign?
a. The convention winner is determined by who wins the most states, so a small state victory is just as beneficial as winning California or Texas. b. It is important to win in these heavily conservative states because potential contributors donate more to conservative candidates. c. These two states enjoy a disproportionate share of wealthy voters who are able to bankroll your campaign if you win. d. Winning in these early states builds momentum.
The United States and Brazil both have a presidential system of government
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Citizens in California may propose laws via the initiative process at what level of government?
A. federal, state, county, city B. state, county, city C. county and city only D. city only