Groups That Primarily Try to Influence Government Indirectly by Shaping

question 22

Multiple Choice

Groups that primarily try to influence government indirectly by shaping public opinion,supporting or opposing candidates,and influencing the decisions of government officials are known as

• A)focus groups.
• B)political action committees.
• C)interest groups.
• D)political parties.
• E)political candidates.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Total Cost Variance

The overall difference between the actual costs incurred and the standard or budgeted costs, across all categories of expenses.

Variable Factory Overhead

Costs of manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as utility costs for machinery.

Controllable Variance

The difference between the expected cost and the actual cost that management has the power to influence or control.