Members of Congress are granted generous franking privileges that
A) permit them to mail letters to their constituents without charge.
B) allow them to charge items to a special expense account.
C) allow members unlimited phone calls to their district without charge.
D) permit them to receive four round-trip airfares to their district.
E) allow them to hold events such as barbeques in their districts at taxpayer expense.

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Franking privileges only pertain to the free mailing of letters and informational materials to constituents. Other options listed, such as charging items to special expense accounts or holding events at taxpayer expense, are not part of franking privileges.

Members of Congress Are Granted Generous Franking Privileges That