Which of the Following Would Not Constitute an Example of Patronage

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not constitute an example of patronage?

• A) a senator from Virginia adding a project for a $3.5 million horse trail in Virginia to a highway bill
• B) a senator from New York voting in favor of a law to eliminate earmarks
• C) a member of the House helping a senior citizen who lives in their district overcome problems with their Social Security benefit eligibility
• D) a member of the House securing an appointment to one of the military academies for the child of a constituent
• E) a member of the House sponsoring a bill to obtain legal status for an undocumented couple whose son had died as a marine in Iraq

Appreciate the complexity of adaptation and its role in evolution.

Understand the role of genetics and environment in shaping intelligence.

Understand the concepts of heritability, reaction range, and environmental factors in the development of traits.

Identify the genetic and environmental contributions to psychological disorders and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Gang Membership

The act of belonging to a group that is often involved in illegal activities and operates with a certain level of organization, loyalty, and identity.

Deviant Activities

Behaviors that violate the norms or accepted standards of a society or community, which can range from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Crimes

Acts or omissions that violate laws which have been established by governmental authorities and are punishable by the state.

Critical Legal Scholars

A movement in legal thought that challenges and seeks to change mainstream legal practices and institutions, emphasizing the role of law in perpetuating social inequalities.