Senators Are Generally Less Likely to Take Directions from Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than House members because

• A)senators are prohibited by their state legislatures from taking orders from others.
• B)senators think of themselves as being equals and generally expect to have more autonomy.
• C)senators are more highly paid than House members and are thus immune from financial threats.
• D)House rules mandate that all party members on major bills vote according to the directions of their leaders.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Sales Variances

The differences between actual sales and budgeted or projected sales, often analyzed to assess performance.

Variable Overhead Cost Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the standard costs expected for the actual production level.

Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost for direct labor and the actual cost incurred, used as a measure of performance efficiency.

Flexible Budgets

Budgets that adjust or flex based on changes in the volume of activity, allowing for more effective financial control.