And other reps could counter, knowing that she could not afford more. On the other hand, she could join a dozen others in giving 1.1 times the neutral levels to each partner's favorite and so push those agencies up. A coalition's power increases with its size. But in this barter market for budgets, trades are limited by voter approval. A voter can see his rep's grants and, if they are disagreeable, he may prefer another rep in the next election.
Reps are individually responsible and accountable for their use of public funds.
Contrast this with the convoluted series of votes and backroom deals that now lead to budgets for governments and organizations. Opposition parties often announce they would increase spending for education or health care or whatever their voters want. But if they were in power, they might do what their corporate allies want. Spending bills are often among the most contentious of all legislation. Fair shares change that because reps cannot overwhelm rivals to seize their share of the budget.