Tuesday, April 29, 2014

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, April 30


      From the menu at the right margin, select “logrolling” and “pork-barrel legislation”. 
      Write (and learn) the definitions of each term.

Go to http://cagw.org/content/2012-pig-book-summary   The 2012 Pig Book Summary

      Read the entire Introduction, including the seven criteria for earmarks (or pork)

      Select one of the categories. Peruse the “pork-barrel” (aka “earmarks”) in your category and choose TWO that to you best illustrate pork-barreling in action.  Make notes on the following points:
            Dollar amount
            Description of project
            Name, state, and Congressional district of Congressional sponsor
            How the earmark benefited the Congressman’s district (if not obvious from the above)

      Be prepared to make an oral report on your findings

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