Which of the following would not constitute an example of patronage?
A) a senator from Virginia adding a project for a $3.5 million horse trail in Virginia to a highway bill
B) a senator from New York voting in favor of a law to eliminate earmarks
C) a member of the House helping a senior citizen who lives in their district overcome problems with their Social Security benefit eligibility
D) a member of the House securing an appointment to one of the military academies for the child of a constituent
E) a member of the House sponsoring a bill to obtain legal status for an undocumented couple whose son had died as a marine in Iraq

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Voting to eliminate earmarks would not involve distributing government benefits or resources to specific individuals or groups, which is the essence of patronage. The other options involve actions that benefit specific constituents, groups, or organizations.

Which of the Following Would Not Constitute an Example of Patronage