Which Is NOT an Example of a Political Actor Rationally

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Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an example of a political actor rationally pursuing a political goal?

• A)a legislator trying to get reelected
• B)a bureaucratic agency trying to maximize its budget allocation
• C)a Congressional committee chair bargaining to expand her committee's jurisdiction
• D)the Social Security Agency automatically increasing its income payments to senior citizens as the cost of living increases
• E)a lobbyist donating to a politician to obtain a meeting

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