Which one of the following is not a good example of earmarks?

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Funding for public transportation is not considered an earmark because it is a general allocation of funds for a specific area of government spending. Earmarks are more specific and often benefit individual lawmakers or their constituents.

Other possible correct answers: 
Answer: C 
 This is an example of an earmark because it is a specific allocation of funds for a local project that may not have been approved through normal budget channels.

Answer: D 
 This is an example of an earmark because it benefits a specific interest (astrology) and is not necessarily related to government spending priorities.

Answer: B and E 
 Both of these could be considered earmarks depending on the specifics of the funding proposal. If the study on the use of wood or the study of honey bees benefits a specific company or area, it could be considered an earmark. If it is a general scientific study without any specific beneficiaries, it would not be considered an earmark.

Which One of the Following Is Not a Good Example