The process by which we learn our political orientations and allegiances is called political socialization.

Which statement is true about the Economic Stabilization Fund?

a. The primary source of revenue for this fund is the cigarette tax. b. It needs two-thirds votes in each house to appropriate fund money during economic emergencies. c. During economic emergencies, it takes a separate 60 percent vote from both the House and the senate to tap the funds. d. It primarily funds wildlife parks.

Of the following statements, which one describes earmarks?

A. They have always existed. B. They became more common in the 1970s and afterward. C. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the growth of the federal government. D. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the efforts of lobbyists. E. All of these are correct.