Of the Following Statements, Which One Describes Earmarks

question 29

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 the above are True.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A generalized belief or assumption about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of a group of people, often leading to simplified and inaccurate judgments.

Classification

The process of organizing objects or information into categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Categorization

The cognitive process of organizing information into meaningful groups or classes based on shared characteristics.

Pedophilia

A psychiatric disorder characterized by an adult's sexual attraction to prepubescent children.