Of the Following Statements,which One Describes Earmarks

question 49

Multiple Choice

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 choices are true.

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Definitions:

Moral Imperative

A principle or obligation that is ethically necessary or required, compelling a person to act in a certain way.

Ethical Intensity

The degree of importance or impact an ethical issue has, based on its consequences, social consensus, and probability of harm.

Federal Law

Legislation enacted by the national government of a sovereign state that applies to the entire country.

Social Consensus

A general agreement among the members of a given group or society, reflecting a common understanding or shared values and beliefs.