Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation

a. A senator from a coal-producing state voting against a job-training program for coal miners

b. A member of the House voting for urban renewal in exchange for increased funding for roads

c. A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state

d. A member of the House Armed Services Committee marking up a bill that will increase funding for military bases

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Gabriel

Social Studies

17 March, 22:44

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation

a. A senator from a coal-producing state voting against a job-training program for coal miners

b. A member of the House voting for urban renewal in exchange for increased funding for roads

c. A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state

d. A member of the House Armed Services Committee marking up a bill that will increase funding for military bases

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Ross Phillips · Answer 1

C - A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state

Explanation:

Pork - barrel legislation describes when Members of congress negotiate bills so that individual districts get money for projects that do not benefit the nation as a whole