Where Does the Term "Red Tape," Often Associated with Bureaucracy

question 28

Multiple Choice

Where does the term "red tape," often associated with bureaucracy, originate from?

• A) the narrow ribbons previously used in England and America to tie up packets of legal and government documents
• B) the narrow red strips that were used to seal the doors of congressional sessions during the pre-Civil War era
• C) the red carpet that was rolled out for legislators as they arrived to Capitol Hill during each congressional session
• D) the red pen marks that would cover the pages of a bill under review in a joint committee

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