Which of the following countries is, arguably, a "fake democracy"?

Which of these factors is one reason that most candidates for the presidency in recent elections have declined public financing?

a. They have not met the necessary fund-raising hurdle. b. They feel accepting public money shows poor organization. c. They feel they can raise more money on their own. d. They feel the spending limits on public money are fair and reasonable. e. They enjoy fund-raising events.

The process of revising agency budget requests is commonly called

A. gutting. B. reconciling. C. bait and switch. D. marking up. E. earmarking.