Herbie is using rationalization. This defense mechanism consists in justifying or rationalizing the actions that it carries out in a way that censorship is avoided. A logical explanation to the thoughts or behaviors is given in order to reduce or avoid feelings of anxiety, inferiority or even guilt.
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A. the government spent money on the military and weapons and neglected the rest of the economy
Answer:
it is more prestigious to be a senator
Explanation:
the senate is an elite club of 100 and the house is a much larger club of 435.