Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for the Increase

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for the increase in the amount of constituency service?

• A) The president values his or her constituents and mandates that Congress engage in this activity.
• B) Constituent service is a consistent percentage of the annual budget.
• C) Bureaucrats argue among themselves, and this causes an increase in paperwork.
• D) The complexity of the federal government has increased as it has grown larger.
• E) Riders on bills mandate that elected officials do more casework.

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Definitions:

Annual Interest Rate

The annual interest rate is the percentage of interest that is charged or earned on an investment or loan over a one-year period.

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchasing or building new fixed assets and on replacing old assets, without deducting for depreciation.

Net Investment

The total amount spent on capital assets (like plant and equipment) minus depreciation, reflecting the actual increase in an entity's productive capacity.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, reflecting the decrease in value of assets due to use, wear and tear, or obsolescence.