How might "pork" or "pork barrel" legislation favor citizens in the district of a member of Congress?

A. by diverting unallocated funds to the service sector
B. by increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects
C. by increasing revenue through private market investment
D. by requiring corporations to provide health insurance for employees


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Profanity, obscenity, and threats are examples of which of the following?

a. hate speech— b. prior restraints c. fighting words d. free speech

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David Osborne is well-known for his concept of:

A. the ideological spectrum. B. political economy. C. re-inventing government. D. redistributive politics.

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