A provision of a spending bill that sets aside funds for a specific purpose in a district or state is called a(n)
a. cloture.
b. constituency service.
c. earmark.
d. franking privilege.
e. logroll.
ANS: C
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a. specialized expertise b. cost savings c. increased spending d. flexibility
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