Although the Text Notes That Some Legislators Do a Good

question 32

Multiple Choice

Although the text notes that some legislators do a good job of representing constituents whose demographic characteristics are different from those of the legislators, the book states that the social background of legislators is important because

• A) the Constitution says it is.
• B) it's necessary to remedy the sexism of the Declaration of Independence's statement that all men are created equal.
• C) some men may be able to represent women effectively (or vice versa), but racial divisions in this country are so deep that it's impossible for most whites to represent blacks effectively (or vice versa).
• D) legislators bring assumptions to their work based on their life experiences, and variations in life experience are likely to affect legislators' sensitivity to and awareness of certain issues.
• E) it is impossible for a legislator to represent constituents who do not share his or her religion.

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Product costs are the costs directly associated with the manufacturing of goods, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Period Costs

These are costs that are not directly tied to production and are expensed in the period they are incurred, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as indirect labor, maintenance, and utilities, not directly tied to a specific product.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of work hours spent by employees who directly manufacture or produce goods.