Pork-Barrel Spending Can Be Thought of as Another Case Where

question 30

Multiple Choice

Pork-barrel spending can be thought of as another case where democracy is challenged by _______
And _______.

• A) specials interest groups; disconnected voters
• B) concentrated benefits; widely dispersed costs
• C) conventional wisdom; lawyers and judges
• D) higher income earners; low-educated individuals

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Communication

The process by which individuals exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages, typically in a face-to-face setting.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that occurs when one inaccurately attributes the cause of someone's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than to external factors.

Internal Factors

Elements within an organization that can influence its operation such as company culture, employee skills, and internal processes.