Special Spending Projects That Are Set Aside on Behalf of Individual

question 120

Multiple Choice

Special spending projects that are set aside on behalf of individual members of Congress for their constituents are

• A)franking privileges.
• B)earmarks.
• C)enumerated powers.
• D)tailgates.
• E)benchmarks.

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Definitions:

Drug-resistant Super Germs

Describes bacteria and microbes that have evolved the ability to withstand the drugs designed to kill them, making infections harder to treat.

Overprescription

The practice of prescribing medication in greater quantities or more frequently than is clinically necessary, often leading to negative health outcomes.

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used for treating bacterial infections.

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.