In politics, the biggest disadvantage is that it leads to bargaining for projects to be done and leads to wasteful and irresponsible spending.
pork-barrel legislation
Pork barrel projects
This becomes a case of 'who judges he judges' Congress is SO CURRUPTED by pork barrels, it CAN NOT be counted to represent the welfare of the people who elected them, but the money filth who bribe them.
Typically, 'pork' involves funding for government programs whose economic or service benefits are concentrated in a particular area but whose costs are spread among all taxpayers. Public works projects, certain national defense spending projects, and agricultural subsidies are the most commonly cited examples. Pork is often identified as a key cause of government waste in the United States, specifically by funding programs which were not requested, authorised, competitively awarded, exceeding the budget, not subject to congressional hearings, and/or only serve a local, special interest.
Politicians might use pork barrel spending to win support from their constituents.
pork-barrel legislation
pork-barrel bills
Pork barrel projects
Your teacher wants your opinion, not the opinion of someone on the internet. The object of this assignment was for you to understand what "pork barrel" means.
pork-barrel project
why pork barrel :)
taxes
Politicians might use pork barrel spending to win support from their constituents.
It is usually explained that it derives from the practice of providing a barrel of salt pork to slaves, as a reward or to celebrate a special occasion. The barrel was set out by the landowner at a predetermined time and the slaves rushed to get their share.
none
Unfair
YES!