The Practice by Members of Congress of Trading Votes or Other

question 60

Multiple Choice

The practice by members of Congress of trading votes or other favors to enhance members' mutual interests is known as

• A) logrolling.
• B) pork barrel spending.
• C) franking.
• D) credit claiming.

---

Definitions:

Coal Mines

Operations involved in extracting coal from the ground, often associated with environmental and safety regulations, and significant economic impact on regions.

Stocks

Financial instruments that represent ownership shares in a company, giving holders a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Property Taxes

Taxes paid by property owners to local governments based on the assessed value of their real estate.

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.