The Term "Pork Barrel" Refers to

question 55

Multiple Choice

The term "pork barrel" refers to

• A)any piece of legislation that changes the number of agricultural subsidies provided to farmers by the federal government.
• B)the collective set of law that regulates America's meat exports.
• C)bills that grant a special privilege to a person named in the bill.
• D)appropriations made by legislative bodies for local projects that are often not needed but that are created so that local representatives can win reelection in their home districts.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Levels

Outline a theory of moral development divided into three main stages - preconventional, conventional, and postconventional - each containing two levels, devised by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.

Moral Development

Refers to the progression through which individuals acquire the ability to distinguish right from wrong and to develop socially acceptable behavior patterns.

Corporate Governance

The framework of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, encompassing the relationships among its stakeholders.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by the shareholders of a company to oversee the management and make major decisions.