Which of the Following Statements Regarding Bureaucracies and Public Policy

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding bureaucracies and public policy in Texas is true?

• A) Bureaucracies simply implement the policies determined by the legislature and governor.
• B) Bureaucracies make almost all public policy decisions.
• C) Bureaucracies influence policy outcomes by the decisions they make.
• D) Bureaucracies have little influence over policy because of the power centralized in the governor.
• E) Bureaucracies need not build good working relations with elected leaders.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

The set of expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Product Costs

Costs directly associated with the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of standards and procedures for financial reporting used in the United States.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable costs in product costing and decision-making.