"Earmarks" refer to:

A) the additional votes that must be taken when a voting paradox occurs.
B) taxes that redistribute wealth or income from one income group to another.
C) authorized expenditures benefiting a narrow,specifically designated group that are included in more comprehensive spending legislation.
D) legislation focused on correcting negative externalities.

Earmarks

Narrow, specially designated spending authorizations placed in broad legislation by senators and representatives for the purpose of providing benefits to firms and organizations within their constituencies. Earmarked projects are exempt from competitive bidding and normal evaluation procedures.

Authorized Expenditures

Expenditures that are officially approved or sanctioned by an authoritative body or individual, often within an organizational or governmental context.

Narrow Specifically

Focusing or specializing in a very specific or narrow area or topic.