The trading of votes by elected officials to secure favorable outcomes is called:

A) splitting the difference.
B) social engineering.
C) logrolling.
D) grandstanding.

Trading of Votes

The exchange of votes among legislators or members of a voting body to ensure mutual support for their respective proposals or interests.

Logrolling

A practice in politics where individuals or parties exchange support for each other's proposals or legislation, often regardless of the merits of the involved issues.

Elected Officials

Individuals chosen through an electoral process to hold public office and make policy decisions.