Which of the following is an example of an "earmark" expenditure?

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An earmark expenditure is a provision inserted into a larger spending bill that designates funds for a specific project or purpose. Option A, $2 million for a tennis program in a national highway appropriations bill, is an example of an earmark as it designates funds for a specific project (a tennis program) within a larger spending bill for national highways. Option B is not an earmark as it does not specify a particular project or purpose. Option C could be an earmark if it designates funds for a specific project within a larger spending bill. Option D is not an earmark as it is a general payment to recipients of welfare without specifying a particular project or purpose.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an "Earmark