Question

Pork barrel spending brings money to a representative’s district through _[blank]_.

A. an improvement in infrastructure
B. a wasteful entitlement
C. an important program
D. a non-vital project

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D. Pork barrel spending brings money to a representative’s district through non-vital projects.

Explanation:

Pork barrel is a derogatory term used in the United States to refer to the contribution of public money that members of the House and Senators have available to fund projects of local interest, and which is often used to earn votes.