Legislation Whose Tangible Benefits Are Targeted Solely at a Particular

question 26

Multiple Choice

Legislation whose tangible benefits are targeted solely at a particular legislator's constituency is

• A)pork-barrel legislation.
• B)logrolling.
• C)gerrymandering.
• D)private legislation.
• E)public interest legislation.

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Definitions:

Devil's Advocate

Someone who adopts a position they do not necessarily agree with, for the sake of argument or to explore the thought process.

Asch's Line-Judging

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Autokinetic Effect

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Group Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide the behavior of members within a group.