What Is a Good Definition of the Term Public Policy

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Multiple Choice

What is a good definition of the term public policy?

• A) Actions a government takes to keep citizens safe
• B) The ability of the business community to affect political decisions
• C) Decisions a government makes on behalf of the poor and elderly
• D) The actions a government is constitutionally required to take
• E) What government does or does not do to and for its citizens

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Definitions:

Consolidation Worksheet

A tool used in preparing consolidated financial statements, detailing the financial activity and balances of parent and subsidiary companies to present as a single entity.

Noncontrolling Interest

A shareholder's ownership in a portion of a subsidiary that is not enough to control or influence the subsidiary's decisions.

Outstanding Voting

Refers to shares that are issued by a corporation, held by investors, and eligible to vote on corporate matters.