If Congress passes a spending bill that provides $2 million to the Department of Transportation, it is an example of which of the following?

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An appropriation is a specific amount of money allocated by Congress for a particular purpose or agency. In this scenario, $2 million is being allocated to the Department of Transportation through a spending bill. None of the other choices accurately describe this scenario. Reapportionment refers to the process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives based on population shifts. Alignment and cloture are parliamentary procedures used in Congress. Earmarks are specific spending provisions that direct funds to a particular project or entity.

If Congress Passes a Spending Bill That Provides $2 Million