Those in Congress Who Support the Use of Earmarks Argue

question 9

Multiple Choice

Those in Congress who support the use of earmarks argue that they are necessary for the legislative process because:

• A) they provide consensus among both parties on federal spending priorities
• B) they secure the passage of larger bills
• C) they are distributed equally among the states
• D) they only represent the desires of members of Congress and not interest groups
• E) they are the only source of funding for local infrastructure projects

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Definitions:

Work in Process

The inventory of materials that are being processed into finished goods, also known as work-in-progress.

Direct Materials

Divulged as essential components, direct materials primarily encompass tangible substances employed in the fabrication of a product, distinctly identifiable in the final offering.

Materials Requisitions

A document used to request the transfer of materials from a storeroom to a production area.

Controlling Account

The account in the general ledger that summarizes the balances of the accounts in a subsidiary ledger.