Chapter 1.4, Problem 19R

To determine

To explain: the accurate reason how private people get to decide in which federal government should finance projects.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

One way in which funds are allocated for research and development of technology is through federal government. Large amounts of money are placed in the federal government for scientific research and this money is given to companies and institutions as grants to do specific research.

Citizens can affect how the government funds technology by voting for a government. This is an indirect way to influence how technology projects receive funding. Private citizens can participate in political process and raise their voice for various issues and can influence which technologies can develop and which cannot.

Conclusion:

Hence, citizens have a voice in bringing funds for technology from federal government..