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littleanan

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How might pork or pork barrel legislation favor citizens in the district of a member of Congress?
 
  a. by diverting unallocated funds to the service sector
 b. by increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects
  c. by increasing revenue through private market investment
  d. by requiring corporations to provide health insurance for employees

Question 2

What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has the means to thwart or influence actions by other branches of government?
 
  a. balances and powers
 b. checks and balances
  c. checks and freedoms
  d. freedom and power



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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