Which of the following is a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

How do some members of Congress justify the practice of earmarking federal funds?

a. Earmarks are evenly distributed across congressional districts. b. Earmarks are a legitimate way to give taxpayers a fair return on their taxes. c. Earmarks do not increase the federal budget deficit. d. Earmarks are dedicated to helping the poor and disabled.

A _______________ relationship is one where the values of one variable increases as the values of another variable decreases.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).