Which Is NOT an Example of a Political Actor Rationally

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an example of a political actor rationally pursuing a political goal?

A) a legislator trying to get reelected
B) a bureaucratic agency trying to maximize its budget allocation
C) a Congressional committee chair bargaining to expand her committee's jurisdiction
D) the Social Security Agency automatically increasing its income payments to senior citizens as the cost of living increases
E) a lobbyist donating to a politician to obtain a meeting